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I propose an solar-energy/air powered gun that can be securely attached to the front end of a zebra. It would have a little robot arm with which to pluck stones off of the ground for ammunition. It would be just powerful enough to annoy lions. Zebras would be captured, fitted, trained how to use them,
and released.
"How" is so much more fun than "why"
Total stealth
http://www.jimsguns...aCoat_Zebra_adl.jpg
[2 fries shy of a happy meal, Jul 17 2008]
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I know a little bit about training equines, and some folks I know have engaged in training camels, zebras, etc. |
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Good luck on the zebra training thing. I'd wager it can be done, but I'll watch from outside the corral. |
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// just powerful enough to annoy lions // |
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Do you have any comparative data on the translational velocity of a stone required to "annoy" an otherwise placid and well-fed lion ? Is this a male lion, or a female lion ? |
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If you do not have the data, will you go out into the field (or rather, out onto the Veldt) and collect it ? |
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Who would pay for this, and why? Is the intention to protect Zebras from Lions, or instigate the lions into killing the zebras? How is it "solar/air" powered? Does the solar cell electricity run an air compressor to supply the gun? How will the zebra function normally with 10 square meters of solar cells strapped to its back to provide enough energy to run an air compressor?? |
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It doesn't have to be a fast air compressor or a strong tank... just enough for, say five shots. I have no idea who would pay for this. I think a slow air compressor could get by without too much solar cell area... |
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I was thinking about the ability to discourage lions that aren't really hungry. A pack of zebras could do a lot of annoying... |
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Oh hey, it could shoot at poachers too! |
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After the poachers are done with the lions, of course. |
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//Capture Zebras and put guns on them// |
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so, would those zebras not become like Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer? Having a unique ability, envied and scorned by their peers? |
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After a while, Pavlovian conditioning would mean that the lions would associate the sound of compressors with pain, and would stop attacking tyre depot workers. [+] |
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Is it too much to ask for a zebra with a frickin' solar-powered stone-thrower attached to its head? Riiiiight... |
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