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July 10, 1854
Alexandria Gazette
Alexandria, Alexandria County, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
In Conway, Mr. Joel Rice discovers a nest of flying squirrels in a tree and attempts to take them for his children. The mother squirrel boldly retrieves her young from him, one by one, until all are safe.
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AN INTERESTING INCIDENT
A correspondent of the Greenfield Republican relates the following interesting instance of maternal affection in animals:
"A few days since, Mr. Joel Rice, of Conway, discovered on a tree what he supposed to be a crow's nest; but on examination he found, instead of a brood of unfledged crow pullers, a litter of flying squirrels. Not a little pleased with his booty. he thought it a fine opportunity to secure an acceptable present for his children. Having descended from the tree, he stood at the foot. contemplating his prize, when the old one made her appearance. A mother's temerity, when her offspring are in danger. knows no limits. She jumped upon his hat, crawled down to his hand, seized one of her young ones, and endeavored to take it away. For a moment Mr. R. resisted her claim, yet only for a moment. Sympathy for a parent's agony made an appeal and was successful—his better feeling triumphed, and the dam gathering into her furry folds a little one, sought a new home for her family. After a short time she returned, and then again. till she had taken them all away."
A correspondent of the Greenfield Republican relates the following interesting instance of maternal affection in animals:
"A few days since, Mr. Joel Rice, of Conway, discovered on a tree what he supposed to be a crow's nest; but on examination he found, instead of a brood of unfledged crow pullers, a litter of flying squirrels. Not a little pleased with his booty. he thought it a fine opportunity to secure an acceptable present for his children. Having descended from the tree, he stood at the foot. contemplating his prize, when the old one made her appearance. A mother's temerity, when her offspring are in danger. knows no limits. She jumped upon his hat, crawled down to his hand, seized one of her young ones, and endeavored to take it away. For a moment Mr. R. resisted her claim, yet only for a moment. Sympathy for a parent's agony made an appeal and was successful—his better feeling triumphed, and the dam gathering into her furry folds a little one, sought a new home for her family. After a short time she returned, and then again. till she had taken them all away."
What sub-type of article is it?
Animal Story
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Family
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Maternal Affection
Flying Squirrels
Animal Rescue
Mother Squirrel
Joel Rice
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Joel Rice
Where did it happen?
Conway
Story Details
Key Persons
Mr. Joel Rice
Location
Conway
Event Date
A Few Days Since
Story Details
Mr. Joel Rice finds flying squirrels in a tree nest, plans to take them for his children, but the mother squirrel retrieves each young one from him despite his initial resistance, moved by sympathy.