Saudi Arabian officials have "detained" a vulture on accusations of being a spy for Israel, media reports say.
The griffon vulture was carrying a GPS transmitter bearing the name of Tel Aviv University, prompting rumours it was part of a Zionist plot.
Israeli wildlife officials dismissed the claims as ludicrous and expressed concern about the bird's fate.
Last month, Egyptian officials implied the Israeli spy agency Mossad was to blame for shark attacks off its coast.
The vulture, which can have a wing span of up to 265cm (8ft 8in), was caught after it landed in the desert city of Hyaal a few days ago.
When locals discovered the GPS transmitter, they suspected the worst and handed it over to the security forces, said Israel's Ma'ariv newspaper.
Conspiracy theories quickly began circulating in Saudi newspapers and on websites that the bird was involved in espionage.
'Terrible price'
Israeli officials told Ma'ariv they were "stunned" by the allegations and concerned that the bird could meet a horrible punishment in the notoriously severe Saudi justice system.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-12120259
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omfg.
Right, because Tel Aviv University may not have a biology department or something...
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I love this century.
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BIRD SENTENCED TO BE SHOT AT DAWN.
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on January 05, 2011, 04:50:34 PM
I love this century.
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BIRD SENTENCED TO BE SHOT AT DAWN.
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....The shark part made me snark green tea on my keys.
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WHAT THE FUCK IS WRONG WITH EVERYONE?!?!
Quote from: Doktor Blight on January 05, 2011, 05:29:39 PM
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WHAT THE FUCK IS WRONG WITH EVERYONE?!?!
I told you bastards 8 years ago...This is the Age of Dumb.
Quote from: Doktor Blight on January 05, 2011, 05:29:39 PM
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WHAT THE FUCK IS WRONG WITH EVERYONE?!?!
Take that back or the bird gets it.
Fuckin' Zionists, man.
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Quote from: Suu on January 05, 2011, 04:46:02 PM
Right, because Tel Aviv University may not have a biology department or something...
Goddamn motherfucking THIS.