MOTHER-LOVE AMONG ANIMALS.

Manawatu Times, Volume LXV, Issue 395, 24 April 1908, Page 7

MOTHER-LOVE AMONG ANIMALS.

THE SHE-BEAR AND HER YOUNG "An animal which is particularly formidable where the safety of ita young are concerned ia the she-bear," writes Gordon Meggy, in "Motherlove Among Animals," in "Cassell's Magazine." "Few, indeed, are the hunters of big game who cannot recall instances showing how deep is the affection which these animals have for their cubs. Mr. Falk, a well-known bearhiwter and naturalist relates of the Scandinavian bear thai on the approach of danger she drives her cubs into the trees for safety, often with so much violence that the cries of the cubs may be heard for a considerable distance. 'This is a sure token,' says Mr, Falk, that shf means to defend her cubs." THE AFFECTIONATE KANGAROO, "The kangaroo is one of the most affectionate mothers in the world, and it is one of the prettiest sights imaginable to see the young one pop its head out of the pouch when' the mother is grazing, and nibble at the herbage which she is passing over. It is certainly true that when hard hhnted the mother Willi stop suddenly, thrust her fare-paws into her pouch, drag out her little one, and throw It away, but she must be very hard pressed indeed before she wil) thus sacrifice the life of her offspring to save her own; and it is pitiful to see the tender looks she will cast back at the poor helpless creature shf has been forced to desert." THE LIONESS AND HER YOUNG "In seeking a spot in which to deposit her progeny, the, lioness displays marvellous running and ingenuity, for, knowing that the male lias the unnatural habit of devouring his offspring when they come into the world, the lioness always chooses some retired and inaccessible place. Moreover, she is careful to an extreme to make all her tracks in its vicinity most intricate and confused, even, it is said, brushing them off with her tail. Sometimes, also, when her apprehensions are aroused, she will transport her whelps from one place to another." THE ROE AND HER FAWNS. "If we turn our attention to the members of the deer family we find many striking proofs of the solicitude displayed by these animals for their offspring. The roe exhibits the greatest tenderness for its fawns. When apprehensive of danger, she will leave them in? the densest thickets, and offer herself to the attack, flying, for instance, before the hounds and doing all in her power to lead them away from the retreat where she has lodged hi-r little ones. Such anirr'a : s as a:i' nearly upon !vr <y.v!' level ?-l p hoi: ly oikand at av' K 11 i!;,. u i!,i he; • . . . . i , . .'-.l' 1 !: a TERRIBLE FATE, Ifs a terrible fate to suffer from serious Lung Trouble. Ward it off with Dr Sheldon's New Discovery. Price Is 6d And 3s, Obtainable at all chemists and ■tores. INTEREST AWAKENED. Interest awakened everywhere in the marvellous cures of Cuts, Burns, and Wounds with Dr Sheldon's Magnetic Liniment. Obtainable at all chemists and stores