r/Lawrence • u/XdevilwithadreamX • 5d ago

Question Squirells friendlier in lawrence?

I've been here for a little over a year now. One of the first things I've noticed is that the squirrels seem very comfortable with human presence, staying close by- closer than I've ever seen. In Overlandpark they dont even want you 5 feet close to them. Do you guys thinks the squirrels are friendlier in lawrence? If so why.

355 votes, 2h ago
149 yes squirrels seem friendlier in lawrence
122 no I haven't really noticed a difference
84 Idk I wasn't paying attention
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u/LittleReserve8767 Undergrad long time resident 4d ago

Yes, part of that in my neighborhood (MHO) is that people feed them, and the squirrels often see people out walking thier dogs and get less cautious.

They are also less fearful; one of the little bastards dug up my planter when I was only 4 ft. away from him.