WASHINGTON – Squirrels might look like adorable, nut-hoarding furballs but some are ruthless predators that hunt, tear apart and devour voles. That is the startling finding of a new study ...

WASHINGTON — Squirrels might look like adorable, nut-hoarding furballs, but some are ruthless predators that hunt, tear apart, and devour voles. That’s the startling finding of a new study ...

"In a changing world with many technological advances, there is no replacement for direct observation of natural history, including watching the squirrels and birds that often visit our backyards." ...

Sonja Wild/University of California, Davis/AFP Squirrels might look like adorable, nut-hoarding furballs, but some are ruthless predators that hunt, tear apart, and devour voles. That's the ...

The California ground squirrel seems innocent. A familiar sight to hikers, the plump rodent can often be seen contentedly chewing on grasses, seeds and berries. But according to new research ...