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 ...

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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 ...

Squirrels are often seen as harmless animals, scampering about parks or trees, munching on nuts and seeds. But new research suggests we may need to rethink this perception. Chipmunks and ground ...