The new research led by the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and UC Davis reveals that California ground squirrels exhibit intense predatory behaviors, hunting voles and consuming them with ferocity.
Lead author Jennifer E. Smith expressed astonishment at the discovery, noting that this predatory behavior had never been documented before, revealing how much more there is to learn about natural history.
California ground squirrels, known for their complex social structures, showcase a shocking side to their behavior, previously understood as predominantly herbivorous until now.
The extensive footage from Briones Regional Park captures the squirrels' brutal hunting technique, as they chase, catch, and relentlessly attack their prey, the voles.
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