Crow Mystery Solved
(This is not mine, I received it in an email yesterday)
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 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.”
I have now decided that I want to be an Ornithological Behaviorist when I grow up. But first, I will need to practice saying it for a while longer. 🙂
In layman’s terms would that be a “bird brain?”
LOL! I think just being able to pronounce it, should be the top criteria for being one!
After you learn to pronounce it, you must be able to say it five times fast, without messing up.
an interesting narrative, thank you for sharing kaybee, xxx
hahaha, that’s too funny!! i love it.. cah.. haha i’m gonna share that one – thanks, kay 😛
The crows might have been saved if they’d worn little reflectorized yellow highway worker safety vests as both OSHA and the NHTSA urged. But no, the crows couldn’t give a hoot.
Oh, you share my goofy sense of humor. 🙂 Very clever OB.
I can’t say it one time fast!
I can’t even say it one time slow!! Guess I have nothing to crow about 🙂