Hannibal The Swan – You Legend: Facebook Tributes To Pembroke’s Killer Swan
HANNIBAL The Swan – star of Hannibal The Swan – You Legend Facebook page – has murdered 15 other swans in the grounds of Pembroke Castle, West Wales.
But the big fear is that will happen if children see the swan beating another birds to death with his beak, wings and feet. So, he will be “tested”.
Says Maria Evans, who works with creatures at Pembroke Castle’s pond:
“I’ve never come across such an aggressive bird. He is an absolutely horrible swan and people really don’t like him.”
People who hate swans just aren’t normal. They should be named and shamed. Any idea why Hannibal – and there’s a name – should do it? Is he a victim of nominative determinism?
Ms Evans has an idea:
“The water in the pond is very brackish, salty and not particularly clean, and pollution and lack of nutrients can both be responsible for nasty behaviour in swans. Once we have the results of the tests, we can decide Hannibal’s future. But I know that people wouldn’t be sorry to see him go.”
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Posted: 19th, September 2010 | In: Strange But True Comment | TrackBack | Permalink
