This entry was published at least two years ago (originally posted on August 14, 2003). Since that time the information may have become outdated or my beliefs may have changed (in general, assume a more open and liberal current viewpoint). A fuller disclaimer is available.
I guess blaming it on the dog just isn’t an option when you’re in the middle of the Antarctic ocean, huh?
It’s one of the unfortunate consequences of being a mammal – flatulence.
And, more unfortunately for a group of whale researchers, nature took its course right under their noses – literally.
The researchers claim this is the first photograph of a minke whale letting one go in the icy waters of Antarctica. It was taken from the bow of a research vessel.
“We got away from the bow of the ship very quickly … it does stink,” said Nick Gales, a research scientist from the Australian Antarctic Division.
Hey, even I can succumb to the occasional giggle at juvenile fart humor every so often.
(via Boing Boing)
The real questions are.
Do you think the whale did it on purpose just to drive the researchers away?
and
What happens if you’re smoking at the bow of the ship when it hits the surface?