Monster logic

[gryphonrhi]

Erm. A lake monster in Sweden has been removed from the endangered species for lack of proof of its existence. Apparently it's now open to predation during hunting season. ::thoughtful:: So... they can't prove there's several of the critter, meaning it probably is endangered, if it exists. On the other hand, they haven't been able to produce

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[milkshake_b]

So... if they declare a creature extinct, meaning it no longer exists, does it then follow it gets removed from the endangered list and it's fine to kill one if you miraculously come across it?

[gryphonrhi]

As far as I can tell, they're saying it never belonged on the list because there's no proof it's real. Of course, if you get your proof by someone bringing in the last one (dead), you're kinda screwed.

PS -- Can you handle a beta job on a Nero Wolfe/Highlander crossover next week? It's short, not more than 4,000 words once I finish it. ::dubious:: I think. If they don't start talking in the bar.

[themouseketeer]

Plot bunny....

Connor can breathe underwater....

And Methos was drunk and saying that dammit *he* saw one once. And Duncan is slightly disbelieving. And bets are placed. And Connor just comes in for the mischief.

And it involves much whiskey, a plaid, a drunken camping trip and more than one camp fire.

:: Free to good home..;-) ::

[gryphonrhi]

::howls with laughter, goes to add 'story ideas' to the tags on this:: Too funny, dear!

[alysswolf]

This kind of logic makes my head hurt. *g*

[gryphonrhi]

Trying to figure out that logic kinda made me wince, too. ANd ooooh! Nice icon!

[darthhellokitty]

Monsters of any kind should be protected from predation. Just because they're MOSNTERS, dammit!

[gryphonrhi]

::nodding:: Exactly! And, well, either they're common and don't need to be on the list, or they're rare and should be. ::g:: 'Can't find to prove existance of' would seem to count as rare. Right?