Reposted from @nationalparkservice What a squirrel wants. What a squirrel needs. Whatever makes you happy and sets you free… Hey! Paws off! The squirrels at the Grand Canyon are well-adapted for their environment, and are highly skilled at finding food. Sometimes, too much food. When you come to @grandcanyonnps, or any national park, don't be fooled by the cute demeanor or charming appearance of the local wildlife. It’s a trap!!! Squirrels are wild animals, and will do whatever it takes to acquire their next meal—which may include part of your finger! They’ve also been known to get into backpacks and lunch pails, steal food right out of visitors’ hands and when they’re done…laugh about it. Monsters. Some of us might think of ourselves as “animal whisperers” or be really familiar with them. (Like when you pet a dog and the owner says, “Wow, he never lets anyone do that.”) We can certainly appreciate that, but consider using your gift to help your national parks be a place where wildlife can be wild. So keep your bags zipped, your containers sealed, and remember to do your part in keeping wildlife wild. Learn more way to keep your nuts safe at: www.nps.gov/grca Image: Behold! The mother load! A squirrel holding on to a container of food. #keepwildlifewild #squirrel #nationalparks #grandcanyon #thatsnuts #outdoors #squirrelsofinstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CdpH1nMOT9Z/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
