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Cows Washed Downstream
New Zealand farmer Peter Schouten lost 100 of his cows when an unusually high river washed them away. From stuff.co.nz:Peter Schouten said the incident happened about 3.30am today when the cows were being taken across the bridge for morning milking.
"When I got there the cows that were walking towards me were just dropping into the river. That was the most horrific sight I have ever seen," Mr Schouten said.
"When I got there the cows that were walking towards me were just dropping into the river. That was the most horrific sight I have ever seen," Mr Schouten said.
To dispel that bad image, here's a moment of zen. A cow in a swimming pool:
Posted By: Alex - Wed Aug 27, 2008 -
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Category: Cows
Cow Compass
New evidence of the hidden talents of cows. Research published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences suggests that cows have some kind of built-in compass that allows them to align themselves along a north-south axis while grazing in fields. The researchers found this out by studying thousands of satellite photos of cows from all over the world.But another scientist noted, "the study is based entirely on correlations. To demonstrate conclusively that cattle have a magnetic sense, some kind of experimental manipulation will eventually be needed." That sounds like a bizarre experiment waiting to happen!
Posted By: Alex - Tue Aug 26, 2008 -
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Category: Science, Cows
Super Cows
These cows have to be seen to be believed. I wouldn't want to be in their sights should one of them decide to attack. Though it doesn't look like they could move very fast.
Posted By: Alex - Wed Aug 20, 2008 -
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Category: Science, Cows
The Cow Whisperer
I suspect cows are going to become a theme here at WU. They're ubiquitous and silly and important. Those are three good criteria for inclusion here. Hey, if cows were good enough for Gary Larson humor, they're good enough for us!The latest news is that they're demanding headphones as they graze! Not sure if iPods are included. Read the article here.
Then watch the video of "The Cow Whisperer" here.
Posted By: Paul - Wed Jul 23, 2008 -
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Category: Agriculture, Food, Science, Experiments, Technology, Cows
When Cows Attack
Posted By: Alex - Wed Jul 16, 2008 -
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Category: Cows
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