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2. California squirrels are now apparently hunting and eating ...

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   A video released by researchers shows a ground squirrel grabbing a vole by its neck and shaking it back and forth — clear predatory behavior meant to quickly kill prey, said Dan Blumstein, a ...

3. Electrical disruptions caused by squirrels - Wikipedia

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   Squirrel running along utility line A squirrel can disrupt a power system if its body becomes a current path between electrical lines such as those seen here. Electrical disruptions caused by squirrels are common and widespread, and can involve the disruption of power grids.

4. Insect repellent - Wikipedia

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   [40] [41] [42] Moreover, there are many preparations from naturally occurring sources that have been used as a repellent to certain insects. Some of these act as insecticides while others are only repellent. Below is a list of some natural products with repellent activity: Achillea alpina (mosquitos) [43] alpha-terpinene (mosquitos) [44]

5. Pyrethrin - Wikipedia

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   Also, mammals are able to process pyrethrin quickly and have higher body temperatures which prevent pyrethrin from working effectively [22] Although pyrethrin is a potent insecticide, it also functions as an insect repellent at lower concentrations. Observations in food establishments demonstrate that flies are not immediately killed, but are ...

6. Antelope squirrel - Wikipedia

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   Antelope squirrels or antelope ground squirrels of the genus Ammospermophilus are sciurids found in the desert and dry scrub areas of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. They are a type of ground squirrel and are able to resist hyperthermia and can survive body temperatures over 40 °C (104 °F).

7. Video shows California ground squirrel engage in 'shocking ...

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   California ground squirrels of all ages and genders were seen hunting, eating and competing over vole at a local park between June 10 and July 30, but the "carnivorous behavior" peaked during the ...