DEAD CROWS
I love birds and so took this seriously when I first got it in email from a friend ...but reading on,see the joke ...this one's for Nam with his Truckin Blog! 'Mysterious Crow Deaths '
A fact you won't soon forget...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.
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 look-out crows could shout "Cah", not a single one could shout "Truck."
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Comments (12)
They are very intelligent, and they actually have a diverse
vocabulary up to 20 different sounds. If a Farmer kills one
for instance it is communicated through the local birds to avoid
this location. They usually just walk aside when a vehicle comes by. Of course there are morons who run them over with intent. Any multitude of dead Crows here are tested for the deadly strain. Never harm one, they are the gateway to the
other side.
I must remember not to read your blogs again before breakfast. It hurts my stomach when I laugh on an empty stomach.
crows are clever birds.
I have learned(as a truck driver going All Over the country)To pronounce all of my letters when i talk..That Way they understand and i dont get the Question.."Are you from New York?"..............................................................................
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