GIP

[watervole]

Thanks to kerravonsen for this one.

The inspiration comes from Kipling's poem "The female of the species", but particularly the two verses I've given in full.

For the full poem, see http://www.potw.org/archive/potw96.html


When the Himalayan peasant meets the he-bear in his pride,
He shouts to scare the monster, who will often turn aside.
But the she-bear thus accosted rends the peasant tooth and nail.
For the female of the species is more deadly than the male.


She is wedded to convictions—in default of grosser ties;
Her contentions are her children, Heaven help him who denies!—
He will meet no suave discussion, but the instant, white-hot, wild,
Wakened female of the species warring as for spouse and child.

So, *grin* now you know why this is my new 'family' icon.