INDIAN PALM
SQUIRREL:
An old Hindu legend explains how the Indian
Palm Squirrel received the three stripes across its back. Basically, this
squirrel helped Lord Rama and Vanara Sena build a bridge. LORD RAMA was very
impressed with the dedication of the Squirrel and left these stripes across his
back as he petted him. It is important to note that this association with Lord
Rama could be part of the reason that squirrels are considered sacred in
India.
This photograph was taken at the Delhi
University Garden on a fine December morning. Actually lots of pigeons and
these squirrels were sharing the wheat which was sprinkled by some animal lover
on the grass. I could only take this photograph as the birds flew away and some
dozen of squirrels dispersed.
They live on nuts and fruits. Live for four to
five years but we do not have the exact figure.
They can be domesticated and kept like Mongoose. Very active little
creature makes funny sounds when someone approaches their nests. Their enemies
are eagle and snakes.
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