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  • $\begingroup$ Quite interesting. How do they handle their excrements and trash, without making clear they're around? I guess that if I saw a pile of trash near a tree, I would suspect. $\endgroup$ Commented May 16, 2020 at 9:42
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    $\begingroup$ @Chooocroc - I am sure there is a name for people who live in a tree and leave a pile of crap and empty beer bottles below. These folks don't make a lot of trash, and what they do they bury. I think smoke would be the biggest problem. $\endgroup$ Commented May 16, 2020 at 13:20
  • $\begingroup$ That doesn't work at all. Rats absolutely can and do climb trees. It works the same way it does for squirrels. Beyond which, rats can spread the fleas to other tree-dwelling vermin as well. $\endgroup$ Commented May 16, 2020 at 13:58
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    $\begingroup$ @Ily, Ily,... Ily. And a downvote even! Black rats climb everything, but in Europe they are associated with humanity. They do not go into forests; certainly not an old growth Black Forest. If you don't believe me, take it from the BBC. bbc.com/news/science-environment-35461412 $\endgroup$ Commented May 16, 2020 at 14:33
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    $\begingroup$ I actually really enjoy this setup. Leaves large swaths of possible story to tell. $\endgroup$ Commented May 16, 2020 at 16:27