2006-09-27 09:17:24 · 8 answers · asked by danny_dump_valve 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Jokes & Riddles
the poles are grounded, negating any current to be shorted in thier bodies - no elecrocution
2006-09-27 09:19:28 · answer #1 · answered by sonicwilliam 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because in order to be electrocuted, a bird would have to complete an electrical circuit - the overhead lines you mention make a circuit by connecting, through the railway car, to the rails below. Birds can't do that, and thus can safely sit on the wires.
2006-09-27 09:20:58 · answer #2 · answered by World Famous Neffer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they are only touching one wire, with their feet. Therefore they are not grounded. This is why taller birds don't land on wires...their heads would touch the upper wire, and complete a circuit. And it would be roasted bird for dinner!
2006-09-27 09:54:07 · answer #3 · answered by Jessica 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some are .. but most land on one wire .. I think it is a combination of two wires .. in order to be electrocuted. There are quite a few squirrels who are though. Good Luck ! :)
2006-09-27 09:19:19 · answer #4 · answered by tysavage2001 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they touch the cablewith their 2 feet at the same time
2006-09-27 09:18:55 · answer #5 · answered by Snow surfer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They wear little rubber boots.
2006-09-27 09:18:51 · answer #6 · answered by coca_cola_froggy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because a rainbow cannot exist if you don't believe it's there.
2006-09-27 09:27:39 · answer #7 · answered by jayson 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they are not grounded.
2006-09-27 09:18:42 · answer #8 · answered by Black&Orange 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋