Roadkill Statistics
Feb 16, 2015 13:14:03 #
Researchers for the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority (MTA) 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 everyones 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. He 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.
They discovered that while all the lookout crows could shout "Cah, not a single one could shout "Truck.
A Bird Pathologist examined the remains of all the crows, and, to everyones 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. He 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.
They discovered that while all the lookout crows could shout "Cah, not a single one could shout "Truck.
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Feb 16, 2015 13:45:03 #
dourob wrote:
Researchers for the Massachusetts Turnpike Authori... (show quote)
That is so bad it is spectacular. Very funny.
That's a 15'er, 15 beer to think it up- I really like that, THANKS
Swede
:P :P
Feb 16, 2015 14:59:07 #
dourob wrote:
Researchers for the Massachusetts Turnpike Authori... (show quote)
My problem is that I could very easily believe this is not a joke, but something a government agency really did.
Feb 16, 2015 15:51:11 #
robertjerl wrote:
My problem is that I could very easily believe this is not a joke, but something a government agency really did.
On both sides of the 49th
Swede
;-) ;-)
Feb 16, 2015 16:04:08 #
Feb 17, 2015 09:30:56 #
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Feb 17, 2015 10:39:52 #
robertjerl wrote:
My problem is that I could very easily believe this is not a joke, but something a government agency really did.
:thumbup: :thumbup:
Feb 17, 2015 11:50:29 #
Feb 17, 2015 11:57:54 #
robertjerl wrote:
My problem is that I could very easily believe this is not a joke, but something a government agency really did.
Brian Williams conducted this survey five years ago. Williams was hit by a truck during the ordeal, but managed to perform emergency surgery on himself before help arrived.
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