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Warthog Learns to Never Taunt a Crocodile
New York Post ^ | June 26, 201 | Yaron Steinbuch

Posted on 06/26/2015 5:39:19 PM PDT by nickcarraway

A foolhardy warthog learned a valuable lesson in interspecies rivalry after taunting a crocodile at South Africa’s Kruger National Park.

The sow was minding her own business at first, drinking out of a watering hole – but then got too close and personal with the quick-tempered croc, who wasn’t interested in a staring contest.

(Excerpt) Read more at nypost.com ...


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1 posted on 06/26/2015 5:39:19 PM PDT by nickcarraway
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2 posted on 06/26/2015 5:40:31 PM PDT by Jack Hydrazine (Pubbies = national collectivists; Dems = international collectivists; We need a second party!)
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Crocodile please.


3 posted on 06/26/2015 5:44:47 PM PDT by cripplecreek (Sad fact, most people just want a candidate to tell them what they want to hear)
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Is that a Maverick?


4 posted on 06/26/2015 5:46:02 PM PDT by Lonesome in Massachussets (This is known as "bad luck". - Robert A. Heinlein)
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To: Lonesome in Massachussets

I have no clue.


5 posted on 06/26/2015 5:47:48 PM PDT by cripplecreek (Sad fact, most people just want a candidate to tell them what they want to hear)
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6 posted on 06/26/2015 5:48:05 PM PDT by JoeProBono (SOME IMAGES MAY BE DISTURBING VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED;-{)
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To: Lonesome in Massachussets

It sure looks like one. Even though it has a “tail” I don’t think is is a Comet.


7 posted on 06/26/2015 5:49:07 PM PDT by BwanaNdege
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To: Lonesome in Massachussets
Warthog: Requesting permission for flyby.
Crocodile: That's a negative ghostrider, the pattern is full.
8 posted on 06/26/2015 5:50:32 PM PDT by ClearCase_guy (Henry Bowman where are you?)
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9 posted on 06/26/2015 5:50:47 PM PDT by JoeProBono (SOME IMAGES MAY BE DISTURBING VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED;-{)
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To: Lonesome in Massachussets

AGM-65 Maverick

10 posted on 06/26/2015 5:50:50 PM PDT by BwanaNdege
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To: Lonesome in Massachussets
Is that a Maverick?

Yes.

11 posted on 06/26/2015 6:12:58 PM PDT by Steely Tom (Vote GOP: A Slower Handbasket)
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To: nickcarraway
I watched the slide show.

When the croc made his move, I was thinking "stay the hell OFF MY LAWN!"

12 posted on 06/26/2015 6:29:47 PM PDT by Steely Tom (Vote GOP: A Slower Handbasket)
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Here’s good advice for a warthog—or a conservative:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGkdcpTY1QI


13 posted on 06/26/2015 6:44:18 PM PDT by Our man in washington
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