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CROW MORTALITY RATE STUDY....
A recent study has found over 200 dead crows near
Ceduna, South Australia, and there was concern that
they may have died from the Avian Flu virus.
A Bird Pathologist examined the remains of all the
crows, and he confirmed the problem was definitely
NOT Avian Flu, to everyone's relief.
However, he was also able to determine that 98% of
the crows had been killed by impact with large trucks,
and only 2% were killed by car impact.
The State hired an Ornithological Behaviourist to
determine the disproportionate percentages for the
large truck versus car kills.
The Ornithological Behaviourist determined the
cause in short order.
When crows eat road kill, they always set-up a
look-out Crow in a nearby tree to warn of impending
danger.
His conclusion was that the lookout crow could say
"Cah", but he could not say "Truck."
Now you know!
A recent study has found over 200 dead crows near
Ceduna, South Australia, and there was concern that
they may have died from the Avian Flu virus.
A Bird Pathologist examined the remains of all the
crows, and he confirmed the problem was definitely
NOT Avian Flu, to everyone's relief.
However, he was also able to determine that 98% of
the crows had been killed by impact with large trucks,
and only 2% were killed by car impact.
The State hired an Ornithological Behaviourist to
determine the disproportionate percentages for the
large truck versus car kills.
The Ornithological Behaviourist determined the
cause in short order.
When crows eat road kill, they always set-up a
look-out Crow in a nearby tree to warn of impending
danger.
His conclusion was that the lookout crow could say
"Cah", but he could not say "Truck."
Now you know!
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A young man visiting a dude ranch wanted to be
"macho," so he went out walking with one of the
hired hands.
As they were walking through the barnyard, the
visitor tried starting a conversation: "Say, look at that
big bunch of cows."
The hired hand replied, "Not 'bunch,' but 'herd.' "
"Heard what?"
"Herd of cows."
"Sure, I've heard of cows.
There's a big bunch of 'em right over there."
"macho," so he went out walking with one of the
hired hands.
As they were walking through the barnyard, the
visitor tried starting a conversation: "Say, look at that
big bunch of cows."
The hired hand replied, "Not 'bunch,' but 'herd.' "
"Heard what?"
"Herd of cows."
"Sure, I've heard of cows.
There's a big bunch of 'em right over there."
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Women and cats will do as they please, and men
and dogs should relax and get used to the idea.
and dogs should relax and get used to the idea.
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Did you hear about the drunk who thought that
Alcoholics Anonymous meant drinking under an
assumed name?
Alcoholics Anonymous meant drinking under an
assumed name?
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I've been charged with murder for killing a man
with sandpaper.
To be honest I only intended to rough him up a bit.
with sandpaper.
To be honest I only intended to rough him up a bit.
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I figured that at age seven it was inevitable for my
son to begin having doubts about Santa Claus.
Sure enough, one day he said, "Mom, I know
something about Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny,
and the Tooth Fairy."
Taking a deep breath, I asked him, "What is that?"
He replied, "They're all nocturnal."
son to begin having doubts about Santa Claus.
Sure enough, one day he said, "Mom, I know
something about Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny,
and the Tooth Fairy."
Taking a deep breath, I asked him, "What is that?"
He replied, "They're all nocturnal."
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I dated a witch once, but just for a spell.
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An Asian fellow has moved in next door.
He has travelled the world, swum with sharks,
wrestled bears and climbed the highest mountain.
It came as no surprise to learn his name was
Bindair Dundat.....
He has travelled the world, swum with sharks,
wrestled bears and climbed the highest mountain.
It came as no surprise to learn his name was
Bindair Dundat.....
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Isn't it funny how the word "poli," meaning many
in Greek, and "tics", as in "bloodsucking creatures"?
in Greek, and "tics", as in "bloodsucking creatures"?
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Scientists tell us that the fastest animal on earth
with a top speed of 120 ft per sec....
Is a cow that has been dropped out of a helicopter.
with a top speed of 120 ft per sec....
Is a cow that has been dropped out of a helicopter.
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