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cateyes1

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Crow Mystery Solved.
« on: April 25, 2013, 04:46:28 am »

Researchers for the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority found over 200
dead crows near greater Boston recently, and there was concern that
they may have died from Avian Flu.  A Bird Pathologist examined the
remains of all the crows, and, to everyone's relief, confirmed the
problem was definitely NOT Avian Flu.  The cause of death appeared to
be vehicular impacts.
However, during the detailed analysis it was noted that varying colors
of paints appeared on the bird's beaks and claws.  By analyzing these
paint residues it was determined that 98% of the crows had been killed
by impact with trucks, while only 2% were killed by an impact with a
car.
 
MTA then hired an Ornithological Behaviorist to determine if there was
a cause for the disproportionate percentages of truck kills versus car
kills.
The Ornithological Behaviorist very quickly concluded the cause: when
crows eat road kill, they always have a look-out crow in a nearby tree
to warn of impending danger.
The conclusion was that while all the lookout crows could say "Cah",
none could say "Truck."
 

Have a nice day everyone  :wave:


 

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Re: Crow Mystery Solved.
« Reply #1 on: April 26, 2013, 04:34:53 am »
is that true cause its also funny

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