My New Favourite Animal
This week's star is the squirrel
Squirrels can burrow or chew into just about anything. They have caused dam
failures, major power outages, and taken down NASDAQ twice. Squirrels are
omnivorous but can't digest cellulose. Some squirrels have been known to
kill and eat other animals, including a chicken and a snake. They can be
trained to do tricks, eat from your hand, and be kept as pets. Squirrel
meat is highly regarded in
some parts of the US and Britain, although the American Heart Association
says it is high in cholesterol :) And just try keeping them out of your bird
feeders.