You’ve heard it before and read the signs, but did you take the warning seriously? Probably not. It is so tempting when a cute little squirrel comes up to you in the park and promises to befriend you for peanuts. However, feeding a wild animal or leaving food out where a wild animal can get to it does a ton of damage that you might not even see immediately. Not only can it make the animal population more aggressive (and I have seen news reports about pushy park animals who hold children’s snacks for ransom) but it also reduces their ability to fend for themselves and their offspring. As a result, the best may not breed and those who do breed may produce weaker offspring. So try to resist the temptation and JUST SAY NO!
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