Grianaig
Member Since: 08 Jul 2014
Location: Tyne and Wear
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Corvids
Researchers for the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority found over 200 dead crows near greater Boston in the fall, and there was concern that they may have died from Avian Flu.
A Bird Pathologist carefully 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 colours 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."
I’ll get my coat.
-- 2014 MY Discovery XS Indus Silver. Sadly gone. Second last LR of forty eight years continuous ownership.
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Hardware
Member Since: 28 Jun 2016
Location: Hiding under the M60
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This MUST now be the most frequent "new" post on the forum.
Tbh ... I was expecting a "corvid-19" joke.
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Dean
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2011 D4 XS - OBD port protection, RLD spare wheel protector, All LED interiors lights, Timed Climate enabled, iiD tool paired.
2011 D4 Landmark - Stolen from same dealer before I paid for it
2011 D4 GS - Stolen whilst at dealer  ... All LED interiors lights, DRLs, Spare Wheel protector.
1996 300Tdi - Eaten by tin worms
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Grianaig
Member Since: 08 Jul 2014
Location: Tyne and Wear
Posts: 1286
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There are only old jokes. 2014 MY Discovery XS Indus Silver. Sadly gone. Second last LR of forty eight years continuous ownership.
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