Every stop you make.
Every snack…is that cake?
Every bite you take.
I’ll be watching you.
Ch ch ch ah ah ah…did you hear something? Oh, look at that cute squirrel! He’s coming closer...giving him a little snack couldn’t hurt, right? Wrong. Was it wearing a hockey mask? Oh, it’s an orange peel.
You may have the best intentions when you want to share your trail mix with a critter in a park but feeding wildlife is not healthy for wild animals. Animals that eat our snacks can get full off the wrong foods and stop eating the nutrients they need to survive. They can stop hunting, foraging, or scavenging as they would naturally. Instead, they may stalk you along the trail, hoping you’ll give in to their ch ch chirps.
Be a smart wildlife watcher and help keep wildlife wild. Never feed wildlife in a national park. Store your food and stash your trash. You may unintentionally feed wildlife by leaving trash or crumbs behind. Be sure to clean up after yourself after meals and practice Leave...