October 10, 2008: Squirrel mama protects baby

Undertoad · 10-10-2008, 11:07 AM

What's this? Mama finds a terrible DOG has the baby in its clutches! What to do? Tail up! ATTACK!

EN-GARDE!!! With no fear, mama jumps the beast.

And gives it just enough what-fer to make her a bigger item to deal with. "Hey! GET OFF ME!" With dog distracted, the little one scampers.

And when it's over, mama helps the little one away - while the dog is left wondering... WTF JUST HAPPENED!?

Pico and ME · 10-10-2008, 11:14 AM

I almost had one give me a what-for. It was hilarious. I was following it along as it was making its way on one of the wires over my yard. I was 'chitchatting' with it the whole time. When it got to the pole it actually scrambled down to the top of the fence to 'talk back' and swish its tail dangerously at me. They are such interesting little creatures.

Stress Puppy · 10-10-2008, 11:21 AM

Reminds me of this story:

http://www.vtwinmama.com/demonic_squ...ding_story.htm

glatt · 10-10-2008, 11:35 AM

Note to self:

When you see a squirrel with it's tail flat against it's back and legs splayed out, just back away quickly. That sucker's about to strike.

glatt · 10-10-2008, 11:40 AM

Oh, and by the way UT, this is an outstanding IotD. Really tells a story and is visually striking. Good job.

jinx · 10-10-2008, 11:57 AM

Awesome.
I wish the mama squirrels around here were that protective....

xoxoxoBruce · 10-10-2008, 12:00 PM

Just rats with bushy tails, hairy knuckles and bloodshot eyes... but tasty.

DanaC · 10-10-2008, 12:03 PM

That was brilliant. Best IoTD in ages!

@Bruce: I rather like rats. I mean, I don't like them in my house...but domesticated pet rats are wonderful. I wouldn't own one because of the whole pissing-as-they-walk thing, but they're wonderful creatures to watch. Really fascinating.

Undertoad · 10-10-2008, 12:06 PM

I keep trying to figure out the dog's intentions. Sometimes a dog will just have fun with something, if it's not hungry. This dog looks to have a nice shiny coat and isn't very skinny. If he's not a pet, he probably lives near a fish processing station or something.

The dog has ears forward. It looks like it might be in the playful crouch, where dogs put their butt in the air and shoulders down. It may just have fun with the baby, or play with it until it squeaks enough to set off a prey instinct.

Cicero · 10-10-2008, 12:11 PM

The dog does look like it's playing. But it also looks dumb enough to play a baby squirrel to death.

DanaC · 10-10-2008, 12:16 PM

Pilau once played a crippled blackbird almost to death *shudders*

BrianR · 10-10-2008, 02:54 PM

Did you say "in the house?"

Treasenuak · 10-10-2008, 03:30 PM

Way to GO, Momma Squirrel!! Kick the bad doggy's BUTT!! -cheers- ... and should I be concerned with the fact no one's posted a recipe yet??

monster · 10-10-2008, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Treasenuak

Way to GO, Momma Squirrel!! Kick the bad doggy's BUTT!! -cheers- ... and should I be concerned with the fact no one's posted a recipe yet??

best eaten raw, none o' that fancy dressing malarkey

monster · 10-10-2008, 04:29 PM

great images, UT. the squirrels look pretty darn healthy too, must be a good place to live

10-10-2008, 11:07 AM	#1
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	October 10, 2008: Squirrel mama protects baby What's this? Mama finds a terrible DOG has the baby in its clutches! What to do? Tail up! ATTACK! EN-GARDE!!! With no fear, mama jumps the beast. And gives it just enough what-fer to make her a bigger item to deal with. "Hey! GET OFF ME!" With dog distracted, the little one scampers. And when it's over, mama helps the little one away - while the dog is left wondering... WTF JUST HAPPENED!?

10-10-2008, 11:14 AM	#2
Pico and ME Are you knock-kneed? Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Middle Hoosierland Posts: 3,549	I almost had one give me a what-for. It was hilarious. I was following it along as it was making its way on one of the wires over my yard. I was 'chitchatting' with it the whole time. When it got to the pole it actually scrambled down to the top of the fence to 'talk back' and swish its tail dangerously at me. They are such interesting little creatures. Last edited by Pico and ME; 10-10-2008 at 11:23 AM.

10-10-2008, 11:21 AM	#3
Stress Puppy Elite Elitist Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 359	Reminds me of this story: http://www.vtwinmama.com/demonic_squ...ding_story.htm __________________ ~Stress Puppy~ Mundus vult decipi, ergo decipiatur

10-10-2008, 11:35 AM	#4
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	Note to self: When you see a squirrel with it's tail flat against it's back and legs splayed out, just back away quickly. That sucker's about to strike. Attached Images

10-10-2008, 11:57 AM	#6
jinx Come on, cat. Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: general vicinity of Philadelphia area Posts: 7,013	Awesome. I wish the mama squirrels around here were that protective.... Attached Images __________________ Crying won't help you, praying won't do you no good.

10-10-2008, 11:40 AM	#5
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	Oh, and by the way UT, this is an outstanding IotD. Really tells a story and is visually striking. Good job.

10-10-2008, 12:00 PM	#7
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Just rats with bushy tails, hairy knuckles and bloodshot eyes... but tasty. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

10-10-2008, 12:03 PM	#8
DanaC We have to go back, Kate! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 25,964	That was brilliant. Best IoTD in ages! @Bruce: I rather like rats. I mean, I don't like them in my house...but domesticated pet rats are wonderful. I wouldn't own one because of the whole pissing-as-they-walk thing, but they're wonderful creatures to watch. Really fascinating.

10-10-2008, 12:06 PM	#9
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	I keep trying to figure out the dog's intentions. Sometimes a dog will just have fun with something, if it's not hungry. This dog looks to have a nice shiny coat and isn't very skinny. If he's not a pet, he probably lives near a fish processing station or something. The dog has ears forward. It looks like it might be in the playful crouch, where dogs put their butt in the air and shoulders down. It may just have fun with the baby, or play with it until it squeaks enough to set off a prey instinct.

10-10-2008, 12:11 PM	#10
Cicero Looking forward to open mic night. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: New Mexico Posts: 5,148	The dog does look like it's playing. But it also looks dumb enough to play a baby squirrel to death. __________________ Show me a sane man, and I will cure him for you.- Carl Jung

10-10-2008, 12:16 PM	#11
DanaC We have to go back, Kate! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 25,964	Pilau once played a crippled blackbird almost to death shudders

10-10-2008, 02:54 PM	#12
BrianR Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,338	Did you say "in the house?" Attached Images __________________ Never be afraid to tell the world who you are. -- Anonymous

10-10-2008, 03:30 PM	#13
Treasenuak Multiorgasmic and wrapped in plastic Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Central Tennessee Posts: 483	Way to GO, Momma Squirrel!! Kick the bad doggy's BUTT!! -cheers- ... and should I be concerned with the fact no one's posted a recipe yet??

10-10-2008, 04:29 PM	#15
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	great images, UT. the squirrels look pretty darn healthy too, must be a good place to live __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

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