Wildlife feeding pros and cons

Описание: This is a video discussing the pros and cons of feeding wild animals. The discussion takes place with a backdrop of 33 wild raccoons gathered on a patio feasting on yummy foods. I used to feed wild animals before neighbors called the authorities on me. In my desperation to articulate reasons why I should be allowed, I point out inconsistencies in wildlife experts reasoning. I admit that I'm biased in my opinions. It appears to me however that individuals who have fed and touched wildlife as scientists have had tremendous positive impacts on conservation efforts.
Jane Goodall used feeding stations to attract chimpanzees. Steve Irwin touched wild animals without permission. Joe Hutto fed wild Mule Deer in order to be accepted by the herd. Timothy Treadwell touched wild Grizzly Bears even though the law had a 100 yard rule. Yet all of these figures impact on society was more positive than negative. Why let perfect be the enemy of good. Why can you bait an animal to shoot it with a gun but not a camera? Why can you feed a bird but not a chipmunk?
The attention span of todays youth is between 8-15 seconds before they swipe to the next thing. If they are to ever care about wildlife they will need to see something cute, humanlike, and emotional in under 10 seconds. Viewing wildlife from binoculars with a drab naturalists explanation of its latin named classification isn’t going to cut it. We are not separate from nature. We are biologically related to these animals. There should be no laws prohibiting cross species friendships. Videos of animal/human bonds will cause us to care about that animal and the conservation of its habitat. Let's not let perfect be the enemy of good.
Please adhere to the laws of your community regarding animal feeding and interactions. Please know where your neighbors stand on the issue before feeding large numbers of animals.
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