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[Saru]

Sheep in Switzerland could soon be able to raise the alert via text message when attacked by wolves.

BBC News said:

Swiss sheep could soon be texting shepherds for help when they are being stalked or attacked by wolves. A Swiss biologist is developing a collar that can monitor a sheep's heart rate and spot when it is distressed.

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[St. Jimmy]

And that's how population of wolves died...

Just kidding, it looks interesting. And it's probably good thing for some farmers, who cannot afford some protection for these peaceful and vulnerable animals.

Edited by St. Jimmy, 08 August 2012 - 10:07 AM.

[Device]

They should give the sheep access to iTunes aswell.

[Super-Fly]

Nice, seems a bit daft when i first read, but then again, save the farmer time and hassle plus money.

If developed could have good uses for other things or people.

Thanks for sharing.

[BiffSplitkins]

Device, on 08 August 2012 - 10:55 AM, said:

They should give the sheep access to iTunes aswell.

That was awesome. Made me laugh!

[Simbi Laveau]

They should wire all live stock .Maybe it would stop alien cattle mutilation foo .Or catch who's really doing it.

[FlyingAngel]

mankind stops evolution and natural selection

[notoverrated]

well this saves bullets (for shooting wolves)

[King Fluffs]

Interesting...

[OverSword]

FlyingAngel, on 08 August 2012 - 12:34 PM, said:

mankind stops evolution and natural selection

See mods.  Yet another instance where a dislike button would save alot of time.

Angel, if you really feel that way then why don't you throw away everything including clothing and get as far away from civilization as possible and live by your wits and abilities.  Soon you would experience natural selection first hand.

But back on topic.............Oh wait!  My sheep is texting me

baaaa  baaa baaaa

baaa baaaa baaaa!

love fluffy

[Junior Chubb]

C Ewe L8er!

Edited by Junior Chubb, 08 August 2012 - 03:46 PM.

[Junior Chubb]

FlyingAngel, on 08 August 2012 - 12:34 PM, said:

mankind stops evolution and natural selection

Well there is nothing new there. You need to go back a long way to stop mankinds effect on the world...

OverSword, on 08 August 2012 - 02:14 PM, said:

See mods.  Yet another instance where a dislike button would save alot of time.

I see your point, but I feel it better to be able to explain negativity (as you did) rather than just click a button. A positive can be given with a click, but a negative requires more explanation, I feel this helps push toward a more respectful and interactive forum.

Edited by Junior Chubb, 08 August 2012 - 03:46 PM.

[St. Jimmy]

notoverrated, on 08 August 2012 - 01:03 PM, said:

well this saves bullets (for shooting wolves)

Well it doesn't, because it's only alarm text message. You have to shoot the wolf anyway.

[Colonel Rhuairidh]

FlyingAngel, on 08 August 2012 - 12:34 PM, said:

mankind stops evolution and natural selection

Natural selection? You mean it's interfering with the evolution of a race of ninja Sheep that can fight back against wolves?


Actually, I didn't know there was any wild wolves left anywhere in Europe. This is indeed, truly educational.

Edited by 747400, 08 August 2012 - 06:21 PM.

[Junior Chubb]

747400, on 08 August 2012 - 06:21 PM, said:

a race of ninja Sheep

Imagine trying to herd those little gits into their pen...