Almost half (42%) involved active hunting ... California ground squirrels are a keystone species, serving as prey for hawks, snakes, and other predators. Understanding their dietary shifts ...
Scientists observed for the first time California ground squirrels “of all ages and genders” actively hunting and eating voles for a period of several weeks over this summer. Published in the ...
The study, published in the Journal of Ethology, provides evidence that ground squirrels are hunting and eating voles, which are small rodents. It suggests that these squirrels may be opportunistic ...