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The human-size Cassowary birds (which weigh up to 155 pounds) are being co-opted into local law enforcement. The threat of an extra-large hood ornament is, apparently, a better deterrent than the police.

Location: Queensland, Australia

Credit: Betty Pendleton (hometown:

Madison, Wis.)

To submit a sign, visit .

Doug Lansky is the author of “Signspotting” (Lonely Planet Publications).

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