Squirrels
Squirrel Behavior Relative To Human Contact
Garrett Gabel
12/14/00
Abstract
As our population expands and cities grow and spread out into the country, the line between wilderness and civilization becomes thinner and thinner. The relationship between animals and humans becomes more and more strained, and the understanding of animal behavior in the presence of man becomes increasingly important. A great example of a species that has successfully adapted to life with humans is the gray squirrel. …
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…relationships will help ease the tension in these situations and allow us to help species’ transition into life amongst us.
Appendix I
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