Squirrel Addicted to Bhang (marijuana)

Bhang is a type of weak marijuana. Bhang is widely available in many parts of India and there is only a mild social stigma attached to it compared to smoking marijuana outright. In India, it is an accepted tradition for many to drink Bhang on special occasions, such as during the Holi festival.

Now as per one "India-TV" report, there is a Sadhu / Baba named "Suraj Nath" in Ujjain city in Madhya Pradesh state of India who himself is addicted to "Bhang (marijuana)" & chews this in its coarse form daily many times. He lives over there in Ujjain under a tree & he has made an unusual friendship with a "Squirrel" living up that tree.

Strange thing is that his friend "Squirrel" is also addicted to Bhang (marijuana) which Sadhu shares with the Squirrel. Whenever, Baba Suraj Nath have an urge to chew Bhang (marijuana), he takes small quantity of it on his palm & calls the Squirrel from the tree. Addict Squirrel on hearing the call from Baba comes running down to the Baba & starts chewing the Bhang from his hand.

After eating good quantity of it, Squirrel goes out of control due to its effect & have a nice sleep. Everyday, Baba Suraj Nath offers this Bhang (marijuana) to the Squirrel many times & the little animal is so addicted to it that it likes Bhang more than food or fruits.

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Giant Flying Squirrel Found In India

Squirrel is an animal which is normally seen jumping from one branch of a tree to another branch. Can a squirrel fly also? Are there specious of flying squirrels too? Yes, there are specious of flying squirrels in the world & among those endangered specious a giant flying squirrel has been found in Jharkhand state of India, arousing the curiosity of forest officials and a bit of concern among the tribals in the state.

Villagers of the Musabini block in East Singhbhum district in the state found the squirrel three days ago. Initially the villagers and forest officials were not able to identify the animal. Then the forest department approached wildlife experts who said it was the giant flying squirrel.

The animal resembles a rat and even a cat. Its eyes shine like an owl's. It climbs tress and its sound is like a cat's.

'The animal is known as a giant flying squirrel. It is an endangered species. It is found in some parts of Assam, the Saranda jungles of Jharkhand and in Jammu and Kashmir,' said A.K. Mishra, the district forest official (DFO) of East Singhbhum.

The squirrel is being been kept at the DFO's office.

'This type of squirrel normally roams at night. Such squirrels live by making holes in trees and eating leaves and debris.'

'We will free it after studying the animal. Other squirrels must be searching for it and we will free it in the place it was found,' said Mishra.

The squirrel has become the talk of town. Local tribals call it 'arawal'.

'There is a myth that if this animal calls the name of a particular person three times, he or she will die,' said Ramesh Munda, a resident of Musabini block.


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