S For Squirrel

 

Can we pet a squirrel in our country? I don't know much about it but some friends said it's not legal to do so as the squirrel is the wild animal. I used to see at least one squirrel when I went to our local park. They looked timid, yet, they observed humans keenly. Sometimes, I remain still or motionless whenever they are lingering near me. They tried to come nearer and nearer, perhaps, on the perception of safe vibrations. If we keep moving around, the tiny animal would run away and it never stops observing from a safe distance.

The shining little black eyes have a strange beauty like baby's and the swift movement leaves us helpless when we ever try to near them. Perhaps they love shade compared to sunshine. Strips on its back remind us of a tale from the Ramayanam. Squirrel was said to have helped in the mission of Rama Sethu, of course, in its capacity. It was a touching part of the classic and showcased saint-poet Valmiki's great imagination about the little animals doing their bit.  

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