Scientists to use satellites to count kangaroo rats

[jeff of pa]

FRESNO, Calif. (AP) -- Scientists plan to use satellite photos to count Giant Kangaroo Rats, the first-ever monitoring of an endangered species from outer space.

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[stefen]

A friend of mine who lives in Hemet California has a 1/2 mile driveway and counts the K-Rats as he is coming and going...the squashed ones, that is.

Usually gets a half dozen each trip.

Endangered?...maybe.

Breed like rats and there seems to be no end to the little buggers. (er, rats)

 

[aarthrj3811]

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[Shortstack]

If they have that kind of resolution, then they'll be able to see my "sign" to them. You know, the old "here's the number of friends you had before your dog died." sign. or "your age your last birthday." sign.

 

[Montana Jim]

I wonder how much that is gonna cost.