It's not just a snack. Feeding wildlife is dangerous for the animals and for you. There are risks to people. Animals that rely on human foods can become agressive. There are risks to wildlife. Animals that rely on human foods can stop naturally hunting or foraging and starve. You can help keep wildlife wild. Never feed wildlife. Clean up and leave no trace. Keep your distance. ⬆️From NPS A perfect example of the consequences of feeding wildlife can be seen at Angles Landing in Zion National Park. The Squirrels have become very aggressive and have resorted to stealing food out of backpacks, and in rare cases out of peoples hands. The trash that is left behind due to this adaptive behavior is ruining the natural landscape of the park and is continuous threat to the animal population there. Wildlife are not pets and we need to protect and keep the natural world natural.
