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Possibly not a good thing when they lose all fear

Turkey in Cambridge

Kelly and Jeff report this turkey on Dana Street near Mass. Ave. in Cambridge was showing absolutely no fear of people this morning.

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She has fluffed up her feathers to look bigger than she really is. Looks like a defensive posture to me. She may not be running away, but she's at least a little afraid.

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That's a sign that the turkey's not afraid to fight, if the animal deems it necessary, and a good "watch out" warning signal for people to heed.

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To domesticated or semi-domesticated animals, humans mean there's food around and the silly humans will sometimes give you their food.

Plus, we've greatly reduced hunting over the years, especially in urban and suburban metro Boston, so many critters are over-populated, which why we're seeing more of all kinds of 'wild' animals, roaming around town.

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Watch out with your phrasing there, Dahmer.

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I totes think we should bring back urban hunting [from wherever it may have gone]. Add an element of excitement to every day! The risk could fluctuate with what's in season. Cheers.

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But only with crossbows!

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Humans being the most over-populated. And sometimes the wildest.

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We shall know no fear for we are fear incarnate!

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Otherwise they might see you as subordinate, and will treat you as subordinate. If they see people cower from them, or avoid them, they might expect that behavior from other people. It sounds silly, but we have to let them know who's boss.

Read about aggressive turkeys here:

http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/dfg/dfw/fish-wildlife-plants/mammals/pr...

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A Turkey Watch sub-heading on the UHub site? Y'know, The T, Crime, Fire, Turkey Watch...

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Now I want a turkey sandwich for lunch....

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yet needs advice on how to cope with turkeys

ugh

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This:

Boston acts so toxic if you park in the wrong spot, yet needs advice on how to cope with turkeys.

is priceless! Thanks for the early-morning chuckles!

:)

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