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Squirrels' lives shortened if you get too close as people warned to keep 50 metres away

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Squirrels will go nuts if you get too close - and it could shorten their lives.People should keep at least 50m - the height of Nelson’s Column - from the creatures to avoid disturbing or harming them.A study into the impact of people getting too close to animals found that the size of the beast determined how far away you should be."These findings really show the sphere of influence that the presence of humans can have on all the different types of wildlife," said study lead author Jeremy Dertien.Scientists warn that getting any closer can be uncomfortable for the creatures and can even lead to lower survival and reproduction rates.For small mammals like squirrels, hares and rabbits, the study advised to stay 50m away.

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