As anyone who has tried to catch one will attest, squirrels are extremely quick and possess an uncanny ability to disappear at will. Why do squirrels run away from humans? For one thing, squirrels are wild animals, and their first instinct is to flee when confronted with a potential predator. We, humans, are much larger than squirrels, so understandably, they would be wary of us.
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Do Squirrels Have a Natural Fear of People?
As wild animals, squirrels have a natural fear of humans. However, there are exceptions to this rule. They are wild animals, after all, and their first instinct is to flee when faced with humans. Squirrels can become habituated to humans and lose their natural fear of humans. This can happen if humans regularly feed the squirrels or live in areas with a high level of human activity. Habituated squirrels can even approach humans and ask for food.
Do Squirrels Know We’re Going to Hurt Them?
Squirrels are known for their quick reflexes and strong adaptability, but they can also be quite curious. A common reason squirrels may be curious is that we often hurt them, especially when relocating them. Remember that squirrels are protected by law and will resist leaving if they perceive a threat. If you see a squirrel in your yard or garden, please take action immediately to avoid hurting it.
What do Squirrels Think of Us?
Among the most curious creatures on earth, squirrels know humans quite well. Some squirrels seem to be good friends with people, but others can be quite nosy. Here are eight things squirrels might think about us:
- We make a lot of messes, and they enjoy cleaning them up.
- They enjoy the taste of leaves and nuts just as much as we do.
- Building nests is one of our favourite things to do. Sometimes we make nests out of sticks and leaves just for fun.
- When someone is eating our food, we will check to see if they are doing it correctly.
- Learning new things is something we are always striving to do!
Summary
Squirrels run away from humans because they see them as strange. This makes them look like animals and makes humans feel uncomfortable. It is important to understand why squirrels run away from humans and to take note of their actions to make them feel more comfortable.
