Elizabeth Barrette (ysabetwordsmith) wrote,
Elizabeth Barrette
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Kea Videos

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  • 5 comments
xiphias

xiphias

July 8 2010, 23:14:18 UTC 10 years ago

Are those the parrots that kill and eat sheep?
ysabetwordsmith

Yes...

ysabetwordsmith

July 8 2010, 23:18:11 UTC 10 years ago

Indeed they are. It took a while to compile proof, but eventually the shepherds' claims won out.
moonvoice

moonvoice

July 9 2010, 00:10:59 UTC 10 years ago

A great totem animal for people who are very intelligent, but need to find the lighter or more playful / mischeivous side of life:

http://www.wildspeak.com/vilturj/totems/wkea.html

I love keas, but I'd hate to park a car knowing they're nearby!
ysabetwordsmith

O_O

ysabetwordsmith

July 9 2010, 00:50:01 UTC 10 years ago

Kea as totem is just ... an alarming idea.
moonvoice

Re: O_O

moonvoice

July 9 2010, 00:50:57 UTC 10 years ago

Is it? Heh. I'm sure there are people out there...probably one of the Mythbusters crew. ;)

I always found the idea of Cane Toad as totem quite intimidating, myself.