it is stiff as a board!, if i stretch it`s wings would it glide?
2007-10-21 21:25:56 · 13 answers · asked by SARNIE 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
I do not actually have a dead seagull!, the idea just popped into my head as i have seen gulls floating on thermals without even moving a flinch so in theory a dead bird carrying less weight (as it`s dead and dry) would gracefully glide into the sunset hence extending the things it enjoyed in life or until it drops into the ocean becoming food for the fishes and carrying on that eternal cycle, it was never about disrespecting a dead animal it`s the same as slinging your dead Grandad`s ashes into the sea or wherever, is that inhumane?
2007-10-24 01:02:16 · update #1
For the sake of your health, I'd suggest scrapping that idea and leaving it alone. It's most likely to be covered in harmful bacteria... or viruses (depending on how long its been dead for).
As for the it's "glide-ability"... it may glide, for a very short distance though as its got not piloting or anything. Its more likely to go a short distant before hitting the ground (its wings didn't die "STIFF" in that positiion, so the wings will close if you opened it...) ... unless you tried it from a very HIGH place (and glues the wings in a stiff position), it may "glide" a little better... or if you catapulted it... well, it'll glide alright ... before going SPLAT...
2007-10-21 21:49:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Give respect to the poor bird, it was also a living being, if you were that bird would you like to be thrown around, be played with, something used for personal reasons, if a human body was played with by another human would you indulge yourselves in joy seeing the dead body of that person being molested and disassembled, if playing or experimenting with such is an invigorating sense then those who have such an idea are INHUMANE!!!
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2007-10-21 23:52:22 · answer #2 · answered by xvr_00508022 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i agree with the gliding part, but without the bird flapping it's wings, it will soon be acquainted with gravity and the hard surface.
2007-10-21 21:35:44 · answer #3 · answered by commonlyusederrors 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it shouldn't. why would you wanna make it fly?? Pick it up and toss it around like a volleyball. go ahead have some fun just watch the beak it might poke someones eye out.
2007-10-21 21:36:36 · answer #4 · answered by amanda g 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
sure it would,,,provided the wings/feathers are not damage,,& u throw it hard enough or from a high place,,,like flying a paper plane,,,Drying it first would be better,,,less weight,,,go on try it,,,I'll try to catch it from my place here...
2007-10-21 21:30:55 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
NO dear....pls do not even attempt it...have mercy on dead seagull.
2007-10-21 21:36:20 · answer #6 · answered by Vibs 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
flying is all in the mind of the seagull folder.
2007-10-21 21:29:29 · answer #7 · answered by dumaguetejoe 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Im guessing for no too, but then again, paper airplanes aren't alive are they now?
2007-10-21 21:29:19 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think you seriously need some medication.
2007-10-21 21:33:10 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Anything will fly,... if you throw it hard enough.
2007-10-21 21:55:42 · answer #10 · answered by Irv S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋