Aussie animal rights types even nuttier than our own - Page 2

Scorch · March 23, 2011, 06:04 PM

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Now they they are recovering, they are reoccupying former range and folks are aghast.

Why of course they are! And these decent taxpayers probably want the Government to do something about it, and right away! Something like pass a law, make it illegal for a croc to be uncivilized, like trying to eat you while you're fishing (recent internet news story).

Really, I think it's hilarious, people think the wild animals are like a zoo, you get to watch but not feed them. In reality, if you are not careful, you might just end up feeding them. But yes, the Aussies do have a problem on their hands, similar to the problem they are having with kangaroos and camels, only the "salties" can eat you.

WeedWacker · March 25, 2011, 07:59 AM

But crocs are cute and family friendly! See?

aarondhgraham · March 25, 2011, 08:19 AM

“When You’re Up To Your Ass In Alligators It’s Easy To Forget Your Objective Was To Drain The Swamp.”

Aarond

markj · March 25, 2011, 03:03 PM

Why I think we need a new episode of Swamp People in Aus.

they will show them how to get it done...

Double Naught Spy · March 25, 2011, 05:31 PM

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“When You’re Up To Your Ass In Alligators It’s Easy To Forget Your Objective Was To Drain The Swamp.”

What a great quote. I don't know if it reflects the statement of a real person or is a joke, but it does reflect how short sighted and incompetent humans often are when it comes to being stewards of the land and water. Draining the swamps seems like a great way to make more land that can be turned for a profit, but it turns out that said swamps are great biological resources that do a heck of a job being habitat and reproductive habit for a bunch of game animals (especially birds and fish, not to mention gators, but I did). Such wetland habitats do a fine job of helping fight water pollution by acting as a natural filtration and processing station. In fact, engineered wetlands are being installed in some areas to help with water filtration and they provide new habitat as well. Think of all the money the folks at Ducks Unlimited have spent to make or save habitat for game and here we could get cities to put in their own wetland swamps and purify waste water with fewer chemicals (some such swamps are totally or near totally chem-free in the processing) as well as helping to supporting hunting via regenerated habitat.

March 25, 2011, 07:59 AM	#27
WeedWacker Senior Member Join Date: December 13, 2006 Location: Body: Clarkston, Washington. Soul: LaCrosse, Wisconsin Posts: 1,591	But crocs are cute and family friendly! See? __________________ - Jon Disequilibrium facilitates accommodation. 9mm vs .45 ACP? The answer is .429

March 25, 2011, 08:19 AM	#28
aarondhgraham Senior Member Join Date: December 1, 2009 Location: Stillwater, OKlahoma Posts: 8,638	What's that old saying,,, “When You’re Up To Your Ass In Alligators It’s Easy To Forget Your Objective Was To Drain The Swamp.” Aarond __________________ Never ever give an enemy the advantage of a verbal threat. Caje: The coward dies a thousand times, the brave only once. Kirby: That's about all it takes, ain't it? Aarond is good,,, Aarond is wise,,, Always trust Aarond! (most of the time)

March 25, 2011, 03:03 PM	#29
markj Senior Member Join Date: October 27, 2005 Location: Crescent Iowa Posts: 2,971	Why I think we need a new episode of Swamp People in Aus. they will show them how to get it done...