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Do squirrels and birds have beef?

Reddit Animals

I currently feed the squirrels near me by leaving them nuts, but I’ve seen birds around and wanna feed them but I’m afraid I may start a war, is it ok? submitted by /u/After-Shelter [link] [comments]

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Baby Squirrel

Reddit Animals

Should I take it to a shelter or will the mother come back? Haven’t seen any other squirrels around. At work for the past two days a baby squirt has been crying and running around. It’s been crying all day. submitted by /u/Mickywoof [link] [comments]

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Birding in Place

10,000 Birds

The area, including the University and several high schools, was put on lockdown and we were instructed to “shelter in place.” Northern Flickers have been intermittent, and for less confiding than the smaller birds, but when they’re around they can at least take on the squirrels.

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Living in, on and around cactus

10,000 Birds

The basic requirements for survival, food, shelter and water never seem to be in surplus. When it comes to a one stop shopping for food and shelter, no other plant is as widely used as the Cardon Cactus family. Our local Mexican Ground Squirrels are quite fond of the Chaparral Prickly Pear , or Nopal Cactus as it is called locally.

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The Effects of Wildfires on Wildlife

10,000 Birds

While larger animals like deer and elk are usually able to escape the fire’s path, smaller animals like squirrels, foxes and snakes are not always so lucky. Since their habitat has been destroyed, wildlife become displaced and must spend more time searching for food, water and shelter. So what do these facts mean for our wildlife?

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PSA

Reddit Animals

Domestic animal shelters don’t normally take wildlife and if they do it’s rare. Kitten milk replacement with heavy cream works in a pinch but squirrel or rabbit milk replacement is the only real substitute. It’s just not their function and against a few rules. I operate as a permitted rehab in Florida.

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A New Use For Those BBQ Tongs

Animal Person

I don't know if she was being sarcastic, but in my town I see dead armadillos, opossums, raccoons, all manner of turtles, and squirrels dead in the middle of the road frequently. At least they're dead and it wasn't my fault, but I still have a responsibility.

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