It's not as cute as it looks. Scientists explain squirrels' strange 'splooting' behavior happening across US: 'You'll often see them … just splayed out' first appeared on The Cool Down.

EAU CLAIRE — Through a continuing research of California ground squirrels and a discovery of their unique predatory behavior, students and professors at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and ...

Traditionally known for stuffing their cheeks with nuts, squirrels can be carnivorous — though recorded instances of the rodents hunting and killing other live vertebrates are rare, with few species ...

SAN FRANCISCO -- Traditionally known for stuffing their cheeks with nuts, squirrels can be carnivorous - though recorded instances of the rodents hunting and killing other live vertebrates are rare, ...

There’s more to the average squirrel than meets the eye, and their foraging habits prove it. If you’ve ever watched a squirrel for long enough, you’ve likely witnessed them bury their treasured food ...

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 ...

A UC Davis study showed a nutty novel behavior in California squirrels: They’re hunting like carnivores, taking down and consuming other, smaller rodents. As part of an ongoing 12-year study of ...