Why Aren’t We Talking About Carnivorous Squirrels More? - Tee

Why Aren’t We Talking About Carnivorous Squirrels More? Tee🐿️🔪🧠

 

You thought squirrels just hoarded acorns and scattered between branches? Think again. These California ground squirrels have upgraded their eating habits—and it’s as wild as your last text thread.

 

Researchers from UC Davis and UW–Eau Claire observed California ground squirrels at Briones Regional Park (Contra Costa County) actively hunting and consuming voles—small rodents previously off their menu. In 74 observed squirrel–vole interactions from June to July 2024, a staggering ~42% involved predation behavior, including stalking, pouncing, neck-biting, and head-removal.

 

This is the first documented instance of wild squirrels engaging in widescale hunting of adult mammalian prey in nature, prompting wildlife scientists to reconsider everything we thought we knew about these backyard regulars. While primarily herbivores eating nuts and seeds the rest of the year, these squirrels clearly pivot into carnivorous mode when vole populations spike—in this case during a summer 2024 boom.

 

Graphic & Design Wrap

A gnarly, vintage-style squirrel drawing snarls over clear text: “WHY AREN’T WE TALKING ABOUT CARNIVOROUS SQUIRRELS MORE?” in bold, distressed white. It’s dramatic and deadpan—just like your reaction when your therapist asked if you eat breakfast.

 

When to Wear This Shirt

• At nature hikes—gear up to school snooty birders with actual squirrel tea.

• During debates about predator diets (Hello, vegan vs carnivore).

• At casual coffee meets, with captions like “They’re creeping. Literally.”

• When someone tries to act that shocked by new facts you read—patience not included.

Product Features

✅ 100% ring‑spun cotton (soft enough to soothe existential dread)
✅ Side-seam free for clean aesthetic (less seams, more screams)
✅ Durable ribbed collar (because your standards are low, but the fit isn’t)
✅ Classic fit and crew neck: unisex, universal dark humor
✅ Ethically grown US cotton and sustainable print
✅ Graphic done in high-contrast white ink on black fabric for peak shock value

 

Care Instructions

• Machine wash cold—because you still care, deep down

• Tumble dry low—like your hopes

• Do not bleach (science doesn’t erase nature’s surprises)

• Iron only if you need to impress squirrel-hunters

• No dry clean—squirrels don’t need couture

 

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