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They eat those because they cant afford to eat anything else. The Ewell's are a very poor family with very poor living conditions.
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∙ 12y ago
The Ewells, being a poor family in "To Kill a Mockingbird," eat squirrel, rabbit, and possum because they cannot afford more expensive or traditional sources of protein. These animals are readily available in their surroundings and are a cheap source of food for them.
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∙ 12y agothey do that because it is part of their diet
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Do Americans eat rabbit?
yes, it's a bit like squirrel :)
Can a possum drag a squirrel out of his tree home and kill him?
No. True possums live in Australia. Squirrels do not. Possums do not eat squirrels. The American opossum also does not eat squirrels.
What animals did Lewis and Clark kill to eat?
mostly deer, elk, rabbit, squirrel, bear
What did the Nez Perce Indians eat?
Mostly berries, buffalo, rabbit, bird,grasshoppers,lizards,squirrel
What unusual things do katniss and her family have to eat to survive?
Squirrel, rabbit, deer, unusual plants, etc.
What did nez perc Indians eat?
Mostly berries, buffalo, rabbit, bird,grasshoppers,lizards,squirrel
What do jaguars want to eat?
Jaguars like to eat a wide variety of other animals...as small as a squirrel or rabbit and as large as a cow or deer.
What kind of things do foxes kill and eat?
Mostly small animal such as rodents ( mice, rats, etc.). If they have to they will also kill and eat rabbit and squirrel.
What did the pioneers eat and drink?
the pioneers drank apple juice, cidar, and brandy
What is the purpose of possums?
To make other little possums, eat everything, make possum grease for Arthritis, and possum pie.
what animals should you eat?
Bear: 259 cal. Beaver: 212 cal. Deer: 158 cal. Dove: 219 cal. Duck: 201 cal. Goose: 305 cal. Possum: 221 cal. Quail: 234 cal. Rabbit: 206 cal. Raccoon: 255 cal. Squirrel: 173 cal
How does a lynx eat?
It hunts down small prey usually a rabbit or squirrel and stalks it until he grabs hold of it rips it open and begins eating it
