Bay Area squirrels are killing and decapitating en masse, study finds

https://www.sfgate.com/california-parks/article/squirrels-predators-bay-area-park-19988436.php
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Bay Area squirrels are killing and decapitating en masse, study finds

It was their post-kill behavior that proved especially unsettling, defying what may be expected of a species just beginning to hunt.

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color me unsurprised.

this is going into my folder for yet another reason why squirrels are shady and should not be trusted.

the description of vole decapitation and disemboweling definitely suggests these creatures means business.

Published

2024

Summary

It was their post-kill behavior that proved especially unsettling, defying what may be expected of a species just beginning to hunt.

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