LOS ANGELES — A UC Davis study showed a nutty novel behavior in California squirrels: They’re hunting like carnivores, taking down and then consuming other, smaller rodents. As part of an ongoing ...

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“We had never seen this behavior before. Squirrels are one of the most familiar animals to people," said one scientist Sonja Wild/UC Davis Squirrels in California aren't as vegan as people may assume.

Warning: This story contains graphic images that may upset some readers. Traditionally known for stuffing their cheeks with nuts, squirrels can be carnivorous — though recorded instances of the ...