Watch: Brave squirrel takes on rattlesnake in intense life-or-death battle

A San Diego ground squirrel fearlessly confronted a southern Pacific rattlesnake, as captured in a viral video by the San Diego National Wildlife Refuges. The squirrel defended its territory by launching woodchips and confusing the snake with tail flicks. Experts highlight squirrels’ evolved tactics, including raising tail temperature to mislead snakes.