‘THERE’S GOT TO BE TENS OF THOUSANDS’: GROUND SQUIRRELS OVERRUN NORTH DAKOTA CITY
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✍️ The Richardson's ground squirrel is causing problems in Minot, North Dakota, by burrowing everywhere and growing in population. The city is fighting back, but it's a difficult task.
👉 Ground squirrels are native to the northern Plains and have been a problem in Minot, North Dakota, for at least 20 years. 👉 The population of ground squirrels has grown dramatically in the past two decades. 👉 The city of Minot is trying to control the population, but it's a difficult task. 👉 Ground squirrels are causing problems by burrowing everywhere, damaging driveways, sidewalks, and lawns, and creating tripping hazards. 👉 They also carry diseases and can be a nuisance to residents. 👉 Some people find the squirrels cute and fuzzy, but others see them as a pest.
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