Squirrels go nuts for tasty Christmas lights
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Squirrels are earning a spot on Santa’s naughty list — chewing up Christmas lights around Winnipeg, Canada.
Squirrel expert James Hare said the rodents chew things to wear down their teeth, and the latest LED Christmas light bulbs seem to be a favourite target, being much more appetizing than the old glass bulbs.
Hare said the cheeky little critters are also more likely to snack on LEDs because they can safely get away with it. The lights use a low voltage that saves the animals from electrocution.
original news article: http://www.cbc.ca/consumer/story/2008/12/04/pesky-varmints.html
