Santa Monicas insane idea to tackle rampant squirrel population

Squirrels have taken over a Santa Monica park, with the coastal city asking residents for help in curbing the burgeoning population of the four-legged critters.The squirrel situation has exploded at Santa Monica’s Palisades Park in recent years, which is attributed to people feeding the animals junk food.This abundant food supply has caused the squirrel populace to skyrocket, with city officials now urging residents to stop feeding the squirrels in an effort to curb their population.“The problem is, it’s always the food supply,” Marcia Rybak, the director of Coast and Canyon Wildlife Rehabilitation told CBS News.“Everything is shelter and food with wildlife, or all animals, really,” she continued, adding that more drastic measures to remove the squirrels would not be as effective as getting people to stop feeding them.California's top news, sports and entertainment delivered to your inbox every day.

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Never miss a story Video taken from the park on Monday showed dozens of squirrels meandering about, some snacking on food items such as cheese crackers and even a packet of ranch dressing.“They’re very dominant squirrels,” said Nicole Smith, who was at the park on Monday.“This is their park.

They’ve taken over.”Another visitor, Joe Affleck, added, “I do understand both sides, and you don’t want to go down the path of getting rid of what’s naturally there.”Another unidentified visitor told CBS on camera that the squirrels were, “super cute,” adding, “we were wondering why they’re, yeah, everywhere.”California Post News: Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, YouTube, WhatsApp, LinkedInCalifornia Post Sports Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, XCalifornia Post Opinion California Post Newsletters: Sign up here!California Post App: Download here!Home delivery: Sign up here!Page Six Ho...