"Raw acorns contains tannins, which make them unsafe to eat raw," Best explains. "They cause a bitter taste, interfere with ...

A new study from U.C. Davis and UW-Eau Claire found that California ground squirrels not only eat nuts and fruit — but also hunt and eat voles, which are small mouse-like rodents. The study was ...

Researchers said in a new study that they were stunned to witness California ground squirrels, who mostly eat nuts and seeds, hunting and eating voles.

When fed peanuts, red squirrels in Britain developed weaker bites — showing that food supplements to threatened animals could have unintended side effects.

The furry creatures are traditionally known for feasting on nuts, berries and the like, but scientists recently noticed one type of squirrel eating meat. According to a study published in the “J ...

A UC Davis study found a population of Bay Area ground squirrels hunting and eating voles, suggesting the species may be more flexible in its diet than previously thought.

However, squirrels eat just about anything. That's why they are mostly seen ... With a squirrel wandering around, your ...

Ground squirrels are often seen stuffing their cheeks with nuts, seeds or grains ... instances of ground squirrels of all ages hunting, eating and competing over vole prey within a span of ...

No, this isn't an article written for (or by) squirrels – humans can actually eat acorns under certain circumstances. The nuts stem from oak trees, and can actually elicit a mild, nutty flavor.