California ground squirrels hunt, kill and eat voles, reveals a study by UC Davis and UW-Eau Claire, sharing the first evidence of widespread carnivorous behavior among squirrels.
What makes the vole hunting remarkable is that these California ground squirrels developed a coordinated stalking technique - they actually track voles by scent and use ambush tactics similar to cats, which is extrmely unusual for rodents!
What makes the vole hunting remarkable is that these California ground squirrels developed a coordinated stalking technique - they actually track voles by scent and use ambush tactics similar to cats, which is extrmely unusual for rodents!