The city of Santa Monica is reminding the public not to feed the ground squirrels in Palisades Park due to ecological imbalances and health concerns. Feeding these rodents leads to dependence on humans, exposure to diseases, and contributes to coastal erosion. Despite attempts at population control through various methods, including birth control and euthanasia, the squirrel population continues to rise. City officials emphasize the need for community cooperation in maintaining a healthy ecosystem, which is increasingly challenged by human interactions with wildlife.
"Feeding wildlife creates an imbalance in native ecology as animals become dependent on humans, leading to various health risks for both the animals and humans."
"Despite the city's attempts to control the ground squirrel population through methods like poison and birth control, their numbers continue to grow in this progressive town."
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