Squirrels, long thought to be harmless herbivores, have been found to be actively hunting and consuming other rodents. Our next report explains this dietary change, which has left researchers amazed. Take a look.

GRAVITAS: California Squirrels Turning Into Carnivorous Killers

As per the scientists, this behaviour of squirrels is "opportunistic" as California ground squirrels are generally herbivorous

 



Squirrels hunt and eat voles, pull their flesh from torso, claim researchers

In a new study, researchers discovered that squirrels have repeatedly hunted and eaten voles. The study emphasised that the act of killing voles was violent, as the latter was decapitated and flesh was pulled out from their torso.

A train to Gatwick Airport had to be cancelled because of two unexpected passengers who started attacking other passengers. These weren't human, but squirrels. The rodents boarded the Great Western Railway train and started exploring the train, reportedly attacking passengers in the process.

Squirrels board Gatwick train, 'attack' passengers, forcing its cancellation

A zoo in Japan has launched an investigation after medicines intended to kill parasites accidentally killed 31 of the 40 squirrels enclosed inside the facility. The incident transpired at the Inokashira Park Zoo in Tokyo last week and a probe is currently underway.

Investigation launched after squirrels are massacred in Japanese zoo

In one Chinese City, the police force has added squirrels to its Narcotics Division. So what are these fiery creatures sniffing? Is the future of law enforcement now twitching on a treetop?

China trains six squirrels to search for drugs

Netizens are having a field day, thanks to Tamil Nadu Minister Senthil Balaji’s comments on squirrels running on overhead power lines and causing disruptions in service.

Twitter trends 'squirrels' after TN minister blamed them for causing power outages

In a series of uncanny events, a squirrel recently tested positive for the bubonic plague in the US town of Morrison in the state of Colorado. This marks the first such case in the area this year.

A squirrel in Colorado develops bubonic plague, authorities issue health warning

A curious squirrel in Munich is simply nuts about the beer-table made especially for its small paws by a bored schoolboy.

Curious squirrel enjoy its very own beer garden as it befriends bored Bavarians

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