Thursday, July 04, 2013

Science Finds Answers to Riddles : Crows Smashed - Why?

Take a break from the nonsense of our leadership in Washington and else where, to smile a little. Humor is good for the soul and will provide energy to face the day. A recipe for success.
Enjoy!
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.
During the detailed analysis it was noted that varying colors of paint appeared on the birds’ beaks and claws.  By analyzing the 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 expert quickly solved the mystery:  When crows feed on 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 look-out crows could say "Cah", none could say "Truck."

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