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Drunken Parrots Falling From Sky

Posted by samzenpus on from the polly-want-a-gin-and-tonic dept.

An anonymous reader writes "Parrots intoxicated by a mystery substance are dropping out of the sky near Darwin, Australia. From the article: 'It seems that the birds get intoxicated by something they have eaten and it renders them unable to fly and function ... they can get very sick as a result.' Around eight to ten birds a day have been brought to the hospital after falling to the ground in backyards and along roadsides. A total of 40 lorikeets are now receiving treatment."

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  1. And this "matters" to us "nerds" how? by melted · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    And this "matters" to us "nerds" how? WTF is up with slashdot lately?

    Reminds me of this: http://www.theonion.com/video/breaking-news-some-bullshit-happening-somewhere,16928/