Llamas joins Israeli troops on frontline

[Dixie Flatline]

Llamas joins Israeli troops on frontline

JERUSALEM (AFP) - The Israeli army has gone wild and enlisted the llama, originally from Latin America, as a new if unconventional hardware carrier for infantry units on rugged terrain, a military source said.

Two commando units operating in northern Israel near the volatile Lebanese border have been supplied with llamas each capable of carrying 60 kilograms (132 pounds), the source said.

A disciplined beast, the llama has excellent hearing and a highly developed sense of smell, according to army logistics chief General Itzhak Ben Tov. On the downside, the animal is reputed to be touchy and to spit when cross.

Previously, the army tried to put mules to work but the animals proved too stubborn and incapable of carrying heavy goods.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20060203/od_afp/mideastisraelmilitary_060203161205

[savemefromdumbya]

1. um, right

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[pocket]

3. no, they are trained to bite their throats out

silly

[Jim Sagle]

9. Llamas to the Hague!!!

:rofl:

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[Warren Stupidity]

5. I think our navy trained dolphins

to attack submarines at one point in time. I don't think tibetan monks are big on suicide though.

It must be the stupid-bowl on DU today.

[Coastie for Truth]

6. I'm sure that at UC Berkeley they can teach them to do anything

and they probably will unless we California taxpayers keep Ward Connerly on the Board.

[Behind the Aegis]

7. Whatever.

I guess we can expect suicide bombings at the zoos now. Take out the enemy llamas before they become 'soldiers.' :eyes:

[Jim Sagle]

8. Or maybe they can drive a bulldozer.

[Colorado Blue]

10. LOL! If anybody has ever met a llama - they can be really

mean. My dad's neighbor has them for pets. They're beautiful though.

But getting them to actually DO anything is a challenge:)