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“They would call me Nandor the relentless because I would never relent.” - Nandor the Relentless ⁣ ⁣ Most squirrels are not aggressive. Some can even be pretty friendly if they’ve learned that people will give them food. That’s the problem. Squirrels that are invited to join your picnic become dependent on human food, and relentless in their pursuit of it. They may lose their natural fear of humans and their ability to forage for natural foods. Remember to keep your distance! ⁣ ⁣ Others risks to you from getting too close to wildlife include:⁣ ⁣ 🐿 Bites, scratches, and/or bruises and blood loss.⁣ ⁣ 🐿 Infectious diseases. ⁣ 🐿 Damage to your vehicle or belongings. ⁣ ⁣ 🐿 Animal waste in or on your belongings when you do not secure and store your food properly.⁣ ⁣ 🐿 Pesky and persistent animals that follow you everywhere causing you to run away to Pennsylvania and don the disguise of a small town bartender. ⁣⁣ Image: A rock #squirrel relentless in its search for free food stands in f...

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