One Small Step: Please Don’t Feed the Animals
Peggy very nicely deals with the animal aspects of Tree Hugging Family, because frankly, I’m just not the biggest animal fan ever. That said, I don’t want to see animals go extinct either. Since it’s hug an animal day here, I thought I’d suggest one small tip to help preserve wildlife - don’t feed animals in nature.
I know, it’s way fun to feed the ducks and even to pack your pocket full of nuts for squirrels and chipmunks but anytime you feed an animal in the wild, you make it that much harder for them to survive. When we feed animals they start to rely on humans, and when animals start to rely on humans they no longer attempt proper food gathering themselves. Also, the food we give them is not always appropriate and may make them sick or expose them to germs to which they have no immunity. We can help to save natural habitats by not feeding any animals; including furry creatures, birds, and fish.
It’s fine to look. In fact I highly suggest you and the kiddos get out there and see nature - including all the animals. Just save your lunch for your own wild family.
[photo via stock.xchng]
Tags: conserve animals, conserve nature, Don't Feed the Animals, feed the ducks, feeding wildlife, no food for wild animals, one small steRelated Stories
POSTED IN: Animals, One Small Step
1 opinion for One Small Step: Please Don’t Feed the Animals
Peggy
Apr 18, 2008 at 12:50 pm
I love this post! So many people don’t realize they aren’t doing wildlife (particularly ducks) any favors by feeding them inappropriate food. Bread makes ducks feel full, but has very little nutritional value for them.
Oh, but birdseed for birds is good! : )
Have an opinion? Leave a comment: