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  2. Ground squirrel - Wikipedia

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    Ground squirrels are rodents of the squirrel family that generally live on the ground or in burrows, rather than in trees like the tree squirrels.The term is most often used for the medium-sized ground squirrels, as the larger ones are more commonly known as marmots (genus Marmota) or prairie dogs, while the smaller and less bushy-tailed ground squirrels tend to be known as chipmunks (genus ...

  3. California ground squirrel - Wikipedia

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    The California ground squirrel (Otospermophilus beecheyi), also known as the Beechey ground squirrel, [4] is a common and easily observed ground squirrel of the western United States and the Baja California Peninsula; it is common in Oregon and California and its range has relatively recently extended into Washington and northwestern Nevada.

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

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    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.

  5. 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 ...

  6. Squirrels spotted hunting and eating rodents in ‘shocking ...

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    Scientists have for the first time ever found “shocking” evidence of carnivorous behaviour in squirrels — hunting and eating voles in California.. Ground squirrels are often seen stuffing ...

  7. 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).

  8. Columbian ground squirrel - Wikipedia

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    The Columbian ground squirrel (Urocitellus columbianus) is a species of rodent common in certain regions of Canada and the northwestern United States. It is the second largest member of the genus Urocitellus, which is part of the tribe Marmotini, along with marmots, chipmunks, prairie dogs, and other holarctic ground squirrels. They are stout ...

  9. Meat-eating squirrels? New study finds evidence of ... - AOL

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    The team recorded 74 events of adult ground squirrels hunting and eating voles over an eight-week span in the summer of 2024. How To Stop Squirrels And Other Animals From Eating Your Pumpkins.