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@nationalparkservice What have you been feeding them? Those are some big prairie dogs. Wait, those are bison. Don’t feed them either. In national parks, wildlife is on a strict “no contact, no snacks, no cuddles” from humans policy. See the sign. Be the sign. Feeding animals is basically teaching them that humans are a vending machine, except the vending machine also gets too close, screams, runs away, and occasionally a ranger has to get involved. The safest, most respectful way to enjoy wildlife in parks is simple: look, take a picture, enjoy from a safe distance, keep your snacks to yourself, and let wildlife stay wild. Images: Bison standing near prairie dogs beside a “Do Not Feed the Prairie Dogs” sign; Prairie dog in foreground with grazing bison blurred in the background; Prairie dog standing upright on a mound in grass @theodorerooseveltnps
