Following a trip to town the other day for provisions I came home with an even dirtier truck than it had been. Having snowed the day before, a lot of yuck was all over the side of it since the roads were wet and there was a lot of spray. I don't know what all goes into the mix that the Utah D.O.T. throws down behind the plows, but included in the mix is a healthy dose of sodium chloride. The following morning I noticed that the road grime had taken on a rather strange appearance, but thought nothing more about it at the time. Later in the day it was pointed out to me that, apparently, certain members of the local population of Even-toed Ungulates had gotten to my truck. This ranger had previously witnessed the behavior and it seems the Mule Deer know where there are good sources of salt they can add to their diet - road grime on vehicles. Still waiting for them to come back and finish the job, though - they missed some spots!
"Care for a free car wash, sir?"
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