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Squirrels Caught Hunting and Eating Meat
Scientists thought this species stuck to eating grains, but this summer's open season on voles suggests otherwise.
Smith leads the Long-term Behavioral Ecology of California Ground Squirrels Project along with Sonja Wild of UC Davis, who also contributed to the study. The team, including undergraduate students, documented California ground squirrels hunting, eating, and competing over voles at Briones Regional Park in Contra Costa County in June and July of 2024. While the team still has many questions—including how widespread the behavior is, how or if it’s passed on to new generations, and how it impacts ecological processes—the study has upended scientists’ understanding of one of the most recognizable animals to live in proximity to humans.
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