How a false claim about wind turbines killing whales is spinning out of control in coastal Australia::Windfarm critics claim projects will harm marine life. Scientists say that’s not backed by credible evidence

  • Agent641@lemmy.world
    link
    fedilink
    English
    arrow-up
    10
    ·
    1 year ago

    Reminds me of the prank where Australians tricked foreigners to believe that kangaroos keep their offspring in a fucking pouch.

    • Evil_incarnate@lemm.ee
      link
      fedilink
      English
      arrow-up
      7
      ·
      1 year ago

      Australians make up bullshit all the time about their animals though. Look at the platypus (otter with a beak strapped on), quokka (it’s a kids plush toy), and the “drop bear” (not actually a bear but a carnivorous marsupial).

      • Jerkface@lemmy.world
        link
        fedilink
        English
        arrow-up
        3
        ·
        1 year ago

        Well you’d have to be fool enough to believe Australia is a real place to begin with.