Squirrels going carnivorous?

[Debi]

Squirrels Are Displaying 'Widespread Carnivorous Behavior' for the First Time in a California Park, New Study Finds

The familiar rodents, known for eating nuts and seeds, have been spotted hunting and decapitating voles in a gruesome dietary adaptation. Scientists say it might signal resiliency in face of future environmental pressures

www.smithsonianmag.com

 

[Selectric]

Squirrels Are Displaying 'Widespread Carnivorous Behavior' for the First Time in a California Park, New Study Finds

The familiar rodents, known for eating nuts and seeds, have been spotted hunting and decapitating voles in a gruesome dietary adaptation. Scientists say it might signal resiliency in face of future environmental pressures

www.smithsonianmag.com

I knew it!!!! They day i had a squirrel eat through a heavy trash can i knew something was up.

 

[Lynne]

They are opportunistic creatures. If they start eating mice and rats we may be onto something.