Crow Facts
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
lookout crows could shout "Cah", "Cah" not a single one could shout
"Truck","Truck."
I skip right over the post title "Today's Funny" and see "Crow Facts" and think Chickenmom is doing a serious post about birds.
ReplyDeleteSilly me.
Terry
Fla.
Hmmmmm. Not a bad idea - I like crows. I'm running out of boring chicken stories! :0)
DeleteThat's so bad that I have to repeat it!
ReplyDeleteMust be the crow's Boston accent that made 'ya do it!
DeleteI have to share this as well....I have family near Boston lol...
ReplyDelete'Hope they get a kick out of it ! :0)
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