Of Squirrels and Deer and Other Beasts of Burden

Posted 2023-01-24, Truth Dig Headlines photo photo

Lots of people find squirrels to be charming and adorable. Science journalist Bethany Brookshire is not one of them. For her, squirrels — in particular, one exceptionally wily individual she calls Kevin — are the bane of her gardening endeavors. Chicken wire, pepper spray, and cats have all proven to be no match for Kevin, who... read full story

"a destructive insect or animal that attacks crops, food, livestock, etc."

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