Like many of the attractions in the canyons and mountains areas, most forms of wildlife are seldom seen. In fact, one may think that the wildlife is restricted to the squirrels and birds that hover about. The animal population is actually quite diverse.
All animals in these areas are wild and management policies discourage animals' dependence on human food. Taming wildlife is undesirable as it creates an environment where wildlife becomes a sideshow. Even worse, when animals depend on humans for food, they lose their independence. Once the human visitors depart from the canyons and mountains the animals suffer because they are no longer accustomed to finding food for themselves. All animals in the park are wild, and as such, they may indeed bite the hand that feeds them. Wild animals also carry diseases which can be transmitted through simple contact. So, feeding animals is not only to protect an animal's independence, but to protect people as well.
