It’s humbling to realize you’re matching wits with a rodent!
Yes! :-) In addition to digging like a backhoe & climbing (I’ve seen one go up a tree), they are exceptionally wary & very determined if you have something they want to eat.
A good dog (one that will chase & potentially kill) is one of the best deterrents.
Well, if you don’t go absolutely strictly with the Biblical timeline, the critters have had a lot more experience!