Couldn't help but notice huge amounts of road kill on the weekly commute this am - myriad bunnies, pheasants, hedgepigs and on the A417 a smallish mangled dear in the central reservation and saddest of all a huge badger lying on his tummy, looking like he was fast asleep - it quite upset me
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Badgers can be bloody huge! I would hate to hit one at speed! Well I would hate to hit one at all but you know what I mean.
Squirrels and fluffy bunnies can temporarily cause a loss of traction so notice the traction control light comes on briefly but badgers can cause some damage!!
I have a very countrified route to work as well and have to say it has been ramping up over the last week. Am expecting a carpet of animals in the next few months as Pogle points out.
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Originally posted by northernladuk View PostBadgers can be bloody huge! I would hate to hit one at speed! Well I would hate to hit one at all but you know what I mean.
looked in the nearside mirror and it was lay in the middle of the road surely stone dead but by the time we'd stopped and i'd jogged half way to it, it had got up and staggered away into the hedge. Nails!Comment
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Originally posted by Durbs View PostWe hit one whilst the missus was driving, luckily down a little country lane so only doing around 30.
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Did see 3 foxes dead the other day on opposite sides.
Two adults and one cub.What happens in General, stays in General.You know what they say about assumptions!Comment
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Originally posted by shaunbhoy View PostSame here. Twas on a wet night, and it rolled to the edge of the road and ended up in a puddle. We got out to check on it and it was still breathing. We decided to take it to the Vet's to see if anything could be done. I said to the missus to place it between her legs to keep it warm. "But it stinks!" she immediately replied.
"Well hold the badger's nose then!!!"
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From what I understand from watching television some people actually eat this roadkill or these roadkills. To be honest I wouldn't know how to assess if these animals were fresh and if these animals would be suitable foodstuff. In India I would say it would not be recommended due to the heat making the meat very perishable. If you lkive in Arctic the opposite is true though I must point out that if you see polar bear road kill don not uner any circumstances eat the liver as this is poisonous.Comment
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Originally posted by Durbs View PostWe hit one whilst the missus was driving, luckily down a little country lane so only doing around 30. Smashed through the front skirts, went under the motor and then a sickening bang, bang, bang as it bounced between the road and bottom of the car. Not nice at all.
looked in the nearside mirror and it was lay in the middle of the road surely stone dead but by the time we'd stopped and i'd jogged half way to it, it had got up and staggered away into the hedge. Nails!
Makes you wonder why animals like foxes and badgers haven't twigged that when a large "animal" with glaring eyes is rapidly heading in their direction, it's time to move off the road pronto. The problem is, their instinct is to freeze and hope it goes away.Work in the public sector? Read the IR35 FAQ hereComment
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Did you see any beavers?Originally posted by MaryPoppinsI'd still not breastfeed a naziOriginally posted by vetranUrine is quite nourishingComment
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