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Elephant Repellent Tested In India

Posted by timothy on from the when-shoo-shoo-isn't-enough dept.

Makarand writes "According to this article in the Hindustan Times (India) a joint team of American and Indian scientists is testing an elephant repellent in the southern state of Kerala in India. Perforated steel rollers were placed in the elephant herd's path to disperse the repellent. The repellents are ketones released by bull elephants during the mating season. A large number of elephants are killed by farmers defending their crops and an effective repellent may protect both elephants and crops."

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  1. There's no elephants around here! by TheOnlyCoolTim · · Score: 3, Funny

    It works!

    Tim

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  2. Male pheromones? by mnmn · · Score: 4, Funny

    Now the farmers will only have to deal with thundering herds of giant horny female elephants.

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    1. Re:Male pheromones? by Molina+the+Bofh · · Score: 2, Funny

      Worse than that. They'll have to deal with loads of spam like this:

      You Can Reppel Male or Female Elephants FAST Learn How

      Human Elephant Pheromone cologne/perfume is a brand new formula that contains Elephant Sex Pheromones scientifically designed and proven to reppel the opposite sex. Although we all naturally produce pheromones, 95% of us produce them in such a small amount they are not very effective, This is why wearing our pheromones will drastically improve your crop!! People wont even know you are wearing them. Just as animals use scents to attract the opposite sex, elephants respond to pheromones that can greatly increase your chances of repelling them, and getting the attention and intimacy you desire.

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  3. Male sent? by IANAL(BIAILS) · · Score: 2, Interesting

    I can see how this would repel the female elephants, but wouldn't male sent, especially that during mating season, attract the other males? I'd think that they would come looking for a fight and protect 'their' females... and wouldn't large ornary male elephants be the ones you're specifically trying to avoid?

  4. Elephant Patrol by Jetboy01 · · Score: 3, Funny

    homer: "There's not a single bear in sight--the 'Bear Patrol' is working like a charm".
    Lisa: "That's specious reasoning,"
    Homer: "Thanks, honey,"
    Lisa: "According to your logic, this rock keeps tigers away".
    Homer: "Hmmm. How does it work?"
    Lisa: "It doesn't."
    Homer: "How so?"
    Lisa: "It's just a rock, but I don't see a tiger, anywhere."
    Homer: "Lisa, I want to buy your rock."