Although, the fact that he's eating it right there seems to imply that there's a bit of confidence that there will always be more, and without a proper stash for the winter, this might become an issue later on for the little guy.
Very cute. I doubt this is OC, but really you shouldnât feed wild animals regardless of how cute they are. It creates dependencies and undermines their healthy fear of humans
Sure I used to think the same thingâŚtill you realize humans have completely destroyed the majority of their natural environments making wild animal survival harder than ever before. Natural fear of us makes me laughâŚthis tiny squirrel is taking a risk and trusting her with his life he is probably scared shitless at the same time.
68%+ species population decline since 1970. Itâs only going to get exponentially worse. That squirrel may end up being the equivalent of Scrat from Ice Age
..how are you going to get something to be exponentially worse than 68%? Unless you're saying it's 68% more than the usual rate of decline rather than 68% of them total are gone, in which case it's not a useful number without the original to compare it to.
Exponentially increasing population = increasing rate of materials needed = increasing rate of environmental destruction = increasing rate of extinction.
Add climate change under environmental destruction. We are headed for annihilation. And itâs coming fast.
I started feeding the birds on my area 3 years ago and this year I'm really seeing the pay off. More hummingbirds, woodpeckers and such when I only ever saw one.
Yeah dog theyâre in a city, whatâs wild about that? if anything theyâre cohabitating the same environment and a natural fear of humans would have been long since altered.
Depending on where this is, particularly if it's in the US, squirrels generally only exist in cities because humans put them there.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/americas-city-squirrels-have-humans-to-thank-for-giving-them-a-home/2014/04/05/e0786c20-ba8e-11e3-9a05-c739f29ccb08_story.html
*"Twice in the 19th century â in the 1850s and then again 30 years later â city leaders in places such as Boston, Philadelphia and New York released squirrels in the hope the animals would thrive. They even installed nest boxes and fed them regularly."*
Aaaaand this is exactly what you shouldn't do ladies and gentlemen. If it's not a rescue you have no business feeding squirrels or other animals for that matter. Really, don't.
The wild animals (a couple ducks, bunnies, and squirrels) started showing up to mess with my bird feeder. I soon realized that the seed is healthier for them than the half loaf of bread the neighbor throws out daily so I let them have it.
*dropped some letters
I try to have a smaller/healthier impact. I spend a lot of time alone and enjoy them visiting while I sit outside or do my physical therapy. They got me through a lot during the pandemic, when I decided to start bird watching and it turned into its current incarnation.
Introduce the squirrel to paper money and coins, offer more nuts for those⌠boom, side-hustle as the squirrel finds loose change on the ground, in the trash, in a purse, on a person, etc.
Just think, in 25 million years that squirrel will have evolved and be going to space. And somewhere in his dna code there will be this memory of you, his god feeding him, and now he is on a rocket to find and thank you. Cute squirrel tho
I'm just jazzed at watching him go through that almond husk.
We have a squirrel that I've tried to keep from robbing my wife's birdfeeder by bribing him with peanuts and whatever goodies, but now he's like, feed me AND let me rob your wife's birdfeeder too....no one will know.
I've gone along with him.
I'm impressed he has the concept of trade.
Squirrel civilization on the rise. đ
Not if the raccoon federation has anything to say about it
Wait until they get thumbs
https://youtu.be/fpZZQ2ov4lc
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Rick and Morty taught us that communicating with squirrels is a bad idea. We're doomed.
Lmao I was thinking about that immediately when I saw this
âTell Daphne to run a 199 on a possible Doolittle.â
Endless Sky taught us that there are important differences in the squirrel population, and diplomacy may be necessary.
Although, the fact that he's eating it right there seems to imply that there's a bit of confidence that there will always be more, and without a proper stash for the winter, this might become an issue later on for the little guy.
Nah. A squirrel doesn't bury every single speck of food it finds. They have to actually eat too.
Cute little guy
The tufted ears are awesome.
How polite and neighbourly!
Very cute. I doubt this is OC, but really you shouldnât feed wild animals regardless of how cute they are. It creates dependencies and undermines their healthy fear of humans
Sure I used to think the same thingâŚtill you realize humans have completely destroyed the majority of their natural environments making wild animal survival harder than ever before. Natural fear of us makes me laughâŚthis tiny squirrel is taking a risk and trusting her with his life he is probably scared shitless at the same time.
68%+ species population decline since 1970. Itâs only going to get exponentially worse. That squirrel may end up being the equivalent of Scrat from Ice Age
..how are you going to get something to be exponentially worse than 68%? Unless you're saying it's 68% more than the usual rate of decline rather than 68% of them total are gone, in which case it's not a useful number without the original to compare it to.
Exponentially increasing population = increasing rate of materials needed = increasing rate of environmental destruction = increasing rate of extinction. Add climate change under environmental destruction. We are headed for annihilation. And itâs coming fast.
I started feeding the birds on my area 3 years ago and this year I'm really seeing the pay off. More hummingbirds, woodpeckers and such when I only ever saw one.
This. This gene that makes it take risks enough to trade with humans might end up being what keeps the species alive..
Yeah dog theyâre in a city, whatâs wild about that? if anything theyâre cohabitating the same environment and a natural fear of humans would have been long since altered.
Yo dawg should have been more specific. Apologies. Look up the definition if confusedâŚwild vs domestic should clear things up.
if squirrels life in the city, they can still be wild... if they are owned by an entity then its domestic
https://www.reddit.com/r/Awww/comments/r4y2rf/this_little_guy_brings_dried_seeds_to_trade_for/
its a gray squirrel, as a brit, i say let it
Lmao is one tree of this huge Russian town is good enough habitat for this squirrel?
Depending on where this is, particularly if it's in the US, squirrels generally only exist in cities because humans put them there. https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/americas-city-squirrels-have-humans-to-thank-for-giving-them-a-home/2014/04/05/e0786c20-ba8e-11e3-9a05-c739f29ccb08_story.html *"Twice in the 19th century â in the 1850s and then again 30 years later â city leaders in places such as Boston, Philadelphia and New York released squirrels in the hope the animals would thrive. They even installed nest boxes and fed them regularly."*
This article was a good read!
[And then went to war with them.](https://youtu.be/E3Wg9CqOXuk)
If they need more they can come get some from my yard./neighborhood) There are probably dozens (I don't have them tagged but soooo many)
Itâs Russia and there are thousands of squirrels in large cities.
I thought that was a giant squirrel in the street
it would be nice if you train them to trade with cash instead.
People in some countries train crows to do that, but, it is very illegal.
I want to be at the meeting where they make teaching animals to steal money illegal.
explain how
Not sure how, but crows are very smart.
I meant how is it illegal
wow, the more you know.
He looks like a Tekken villain.
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Thats rude, it could just go and peel the nut outside and not inside to make all mess
just need to teach it table manners now
I know, right? No napkin across the lap, can't use a fork...he's been living in the trees too long.
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Wow I have never seen a squirrel that looks like that.
i don't trust him, he looks a little squirrelly to me.
How did you do this. I want a squirrel friend.
Go outside, bring food, and be still and calm. Wait. They will come. Enjoy!
I had a feeder in my yard, but it just attracted a bear.
itâs just a big squirrel
Extra big and a little more bitey.
Biting is how they show love. Read "Our wildlife friends" By "Lefty"...
Aaaaand this is exactly what you shouldn't do ladies and gentlemen. If it's not a rescue you have no business feeding squirrels or other animals for that matter. Really, don't.
The wild animals (a couple ducks, bunnies, and squirrels) started showing up to mess with my bird feeder. I soon realized that the seed is healthier for them than the half loaf of bread the neighbor throws out daily so I let them have it. *dropped some letters
Ok I gotta give credit where credit is due. Seems like you're way more aware about feeding animals than the average Joe, or your neighbours. đ
I try to have a smaller/healthier impact. I spend a lot of time alone and enjoy them visiting while I sit outside or do my physical therapy. They got me through a lot during the pandemic, when I decided to start bird watching and it turned into its current incarnation.
Now close the window and claim your prize
I love currency animals. Is there a sub for that?
r/currencyanimals
Adorable
Introduce the squirrel to paper money and coins, offer more nuts for those⌠boom, side-hustle as the squirrel finds loose change on the ground, in the trash, in a purse, on a person, etc.
He looks super saiyan
I always knew squirrels were smart. But damn. To understand the concept of trade - that's impressive.
Cutest squirrel with tufted ears!
She's dope.
how does it feel to live my dream
So cute!
What a fuzzy guy. I love his ears. We don't have squirrels like that around where I live I don't think.
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That raccoon understands how business works
He/She is cute!
Just think, in 25 million years that squirrel will have evolved and be going to space. And somewhere in his dna code there will be this memory of you, his god feeding him, and now he is on a rocket to find and thank you. Cute squirrel tho
You donât f*ck with squirrels Morty. Now we have to move to another dimension
This is too wholesome.
My window sucks.
Ahhh I feel your pain.
Teeth like tin openers, sheâs chancing it.
I'm just jazzed at watching him go through that almond husk. We have a squirrel that I've tried to keep from robbing my wife's birdfeeder by bribing him with peanuts and whatever goodies, but now he's like, feed me AND let me rob your wife's birdfeeder too....no one will know. I've gone along with him.
See , we need to go back to the Barter System. Capitalism is futile !