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A ground squirrel with cheeks stuffed with nuts, seeds or grains, is a common sight. But a new study provides the first evidence that California ground squirrels also hunt, kill and eat voles. The study, led by the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and the University of California, Davis, is the first to chronicle widespread carnivorous behavior among squirrels.

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[-] GlassHalfHopeful@lemmy.ca 2 points 6 days ago

Very interesting. And... slightly disconcerting.

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