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.
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. They discovered that while all the lookout crows could shout "Cah", not a single one could shout "Truck." Absolutely amazing!
Posted by Judy Pate (Member # 237) on :
Good one Mort!!!
Posted by Judy Pate (Member # 237) on :
Good one Len! LOL
Posted by Rusty Bradley (Member # 6938) on :
Good one...you had me all the way to the end...I feel so "had".
Posted by Gerald Lauze' (Member # 6443) on :
groan...(Doesn't mean I didn't like it )
Posted by Rodger MacMunn (Member # 4316) on :
That's hilarious. I'm not sure I'll get the intended response here though, because most locals wouldn't get the Mass accent. But, I'll try......
Posted by Bob Moroney (Member # 9498) on :
Now Len, That truly is "Tom Moroney" humor. (you had to know him to understand)
Posted by Len Mort (Member # 7030) on :
Bob, I loved Tom, great person and that is something too Crow about!
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