Penguins sanctuaries at the Falklands

in #facts • 8 years ago

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The 20,000 landmines used during the Britain/Argentina conflict over the Falklands have led to a booming population of penguins. Cows and humans avoid the fenced-off fields, but penguins are too light to set off the mines. The deadly fields have turned into penguins sanctuaries.

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     8 years ago 

    Haha, that's one way to save the environment! Resteemed!

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     8 years ago 

    Thank you very much @dek

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       8 years ago 

      For all our sakes... I hope Green Peace doesn't see this...

      Shouldnt give those guys ideas XS

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       8 years ago (edited)

      It is perfectly safe for the penguins. Nobody goes in those areas, I dont see what problem GreenPeace may have with it :D

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      GreenPeace could try and install more minefields in areas where the penguins AREN'T as safe XD

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         8 years ago 

        LOL, you are right man :D