Headline in scientific journal:

"Vole hunting: Novel predatory and carnivorous behavior by California ground squirrels,"

Headline is scientific news outlet:

"Carnivorous squirrels documented in California"

Headline in the mass media:

"OMFG! Run! Zombie squirrels are coming for you!"

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https://phys.org/news/2024-12-carnivorous-squirrels-documented-california.html

Carnivorous squirrels documented in California

A ground squirrel with cheeks stuffed with nuts, seeds or grains is a common sight. But a new study provides the first evidence that California ground squirrels also hunt, kill and eat voles. The study, led by the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and University of California, Davis, is the first to chronicle widespread carnivorous behavior among squirrels.

Phys.org