I don't like to run over the wee critters, BUT - I will NOT swerve to avoid, placing myself in a possible crash situation. If the Geico squirrel doesn't jump - it's his karma down the tubes....
Being that I generally ride a D/S bike, it usually isn't a problem - he has only one line of tires to dodge.

Big critters, like large dogs or deer - yeah, avoidance is definitely the Order of the Day. They can really mess up a rider!
I did ride over a dead 'Possum once - luckily, he was FRESH dead..... Coulda been very uncomfortable!
