Animal = Humans

Something touching & cute which caught my eye :

I was happily snapping away photos at the park nearby our hotel when I noticed 7 cute adorable signets by the road trying to climb over a curb in order to join their mother at what seemed to be a ‘greener pasture’ across the busy road. Unfortunately, due to their short legs they couldn’t no matter how much they tried. It was comical to see them tumble and yet still keep trying. Their mother on the other hand was there to see them throughout the whole process.


She even came down to help them up but to no avail, they were just too small!

We wanted to carry the signets up but didn’t dare to as their father was quietly observing from the corner. And every time we tried to go near, he would turn around and spread his wings as if preparing to charge at us dare we harm his offsprings.

The 'Father'

Ironically, in a modern, dignified and post Nazi country, its people can still learn to cultivate caringness and thoughtfulness. A lady took the initiative to stop and pull over by the road side just to ensure these signets wade to safety. Crazily, we started cheering as the mother patiently directed her precious children to safety. I’m in awe of how disciplined animals can be as the signets moved in a group in a single file. Try asking a bunch of humans to move the exact same way; high chance is that they’ll all go helter skelter in whichever direction that pleases them.

A line straighter than those made by students during assembly

Once all the little white feathered animals were out of danger, their two parents gave them instant permission to roam freely and bask under the pleasant summer sun. As they playfully chase each other in circles around their mother, the father continued his responsibility; watching over his family like how a master watches over his most treasured possession, cautious yet eager to let his young learn how to survive.

It’s amazing how animals are able to clearly define the role of a father, mother and children in a family. At the same time it makes me wonder whether man should instead emulate animals which are perceived by many to be less significant than the so called homo sapiens.