IMPRINTING

Wilson and Byron have been doing some research to find out why Pterry thinks Wilson is his mother.

Wilson explained, 'When an animal hatches from its egg, the first thing it would usually see would be its mother. Consequently, the animal will assume that the first thing it sees is its mother – whatever that thing may be… a boot, a soft toy, a ball or, in this case, me! It's called "Imprinting".'

Pterry (who is there, apparently, because he is interested in researching his Family Tree) nodded enthusiastically, then gazed adoringly at W. 

'So how do you stop this?' I asked, 'Can't you just explain things to the little guy?'

Wilson frowned. 'You can't,' he said. Pterry will always think I'm his mother – which is going to be well awks if I'm out on a date with some hot young lady!'

'Well Awks!' Byron agreed, glumly…