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8 Eyebrow-Raising Animal Crossing Signs From Around the World
Animal Crossing Signs That Will Make You Do a Double Take
After news recently spread that a neighborhood organization in Corte Madera, Calif., put up otter crossing signs, we set out in search of other unexpected brake-for-these-critters signage — like skiing kangaroos, angry deer and even wayward mermaids.
Nicholas Salcedo
Mermaid Crossing
Drivers in the Cape Conran area of Victoria, Australia, need to watch out for lots of animals: koalas, kangaroos and ... mermaids? Uh-oh!
Phil Whitehouse
Combative Deer Crossing
We've all heard of angry birds, but it looks like the Waterton Lakes National Park in Alberta, Canada, has some pretty irate deer.
Al Loebel via SignSpotting.com
Otter Crossing
In Corte Madera, Calif., motorists are cautioned to watch out for a family of river otters who frequently cross — of all roads — Lucky Drive.
Nicholas Salcedo
Anteater Crossing
You don't see this one every day, but it makes a great punch line in Colon, Panama. "Why did the anteater cross the road?"
Sarah B. Lenz via SignSpotting.com
Cassowary Crossing
Cape Tribulation in Queensland, Australia, is pretty explicit about what happens when you don't watch out for the cassowary, a large, flightless bird. "Be casso-wary," warns the photographer.
Nienkekrook via SignSpotting.com
Crab Crossing
Watch out for happy crabs dancing across the street in Japan's Okinawa Prefecture.
Ayuko Yonezu
Kangaroo Crossing — While Skiing
We're guessing that this skiing kangaroo crossing is only applicable during the winter months in the Horsham region of Victoria, Australia.
Philip Mierisch via SignSpotting.com
Beware of ... Everything!
Cape Town, South Africa, isn't taking any chances — it warns drivers about all of the species that roam this Big 5 country. Looks like they left out giraffes.
Massimo Pero via SignSpotting.com
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