It's not unusual to see squirrels eating acorns or other nuts, or seeds; they are considered herbivores though they sometimes eat insects as well. But researchers now have evidence that when presented ...

After more than a decade studying California ground squirrels, Jennifer Smith felt she had a solid understanding of their behavior. Then, in the summer of 2024, her students spotted something she ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. San Rafael residents reported a slew of attacks from a vicious squirrel that they say assaulted at least five people and sent two ...

A group of California squirrels—long thought to be nut-hoarding vegetarians—have evolved into carnivorous predators, according to a groundbreaking study. Scientists documented California ground ...