Question

squirrel talk
1 many people consider squirrels to be a nuisance because they can cause mischief in their yards. some people even go so far as to call squirrels \vermin.\ but is the use of this term justified? merriam - webster provides three definitions for the word vermin, none of which fairly or accurately describes the common squirrel. the first definition is \birds and mammals that prey on game.\ this classification can be immediately discarded, as squirrels mostly eat plants and insects. the second definition is \animals that at a particular time and place compete (as
the second paragraph is meant to support the authors main claim that squirrels cannot be accurately or fairly described as vermin. whats wrong with the authors argument in the second paragraph?
the author does not provide evidence that lice populations can grow quickly.
the argument ignores the fact that squirrels can be infested with fleas.
it is impossible to determine whether squirrels are vermin without knowing how long they live.
rate of reproduction is not the only trait that can make an animal difficult to control.

Explanation:

The author only focuses on the rate - of - reproduction aspect (by discussing the definitions of vermin) to argue against squirrels being vermin, ignoring other traits that could make an animal difficult to control, which is a flaw in the argument.

Answer:

Rate of reproduction is not the only trait that can make an animal difficult to control.