From nuts to meat: Squirrels shock scientists by preying on rats and birds

California (The Uttam Hindu): The image of squirrels as tree-hoppers, eating fruits and nuts, is changing. A startling revelation has emerged from California, USA, where squirrels have changed their eating habits and adopted a meat-eating diet. A new study has revealed that these squirrels are now hunting small animals like mice and birds.

This is a surprising discovery for scientists, as this hunting behavior in squirrels on such a large scale had never been seen before.

According to the report, the biggest reasons behind this strange change are believed to be climate change and food shortages. Scientists say that due to the lack of their natural food, the squirrels are forced to resort to hunting to survive.

Although squirrels are technically considered omnivores, eating both plants and meat, their main diet has always been fruits, seeds, and nuts. Their active pursuit of small animals is a significant and concerning change.