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Deodorant Sought to Save New Zealand's Native Birds

Posted by samzenpus on from the safety-smell dept.

New Zealand researchers have received a NZ$600,000 grant to develop a deodorant for native birds whose strong odors make them easy targets for introduced predators. Since the birds evolved without any mammal predators they emit a very strong odor compared to birds in other parts of the world. Canterbury University researcher Jim Briskie says kiwis smell like mushrooms or ammonia, while kakapo parrots have a hint of "musty violin case."

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  1. Re:I know hippies will mod me down for this by Aboroth · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Also thanks for acting like a pretentious prick.

  2. Re:survival of the fittest by Bing+Tsher+E · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    "They don't occupy an unassailable niche in the environment," says entomologist Joe Conlon, of the American Mosquito Control Association in Jacksonville, Florida.

    Now you're quoting a professional exterminator, moron. Is there no end to where you'll reach.

    Seriously, just suck on your spoonful of soylent green and let the grownups discuss things here.