Elks

Finally, a solution to that age old salt/elk problem causing deaths on the road:

Elks used as salt testers

Sweden is employing elks to test the salt used on roads to see which varieties taste the best.

Every year there are dozens of accidents caused by elks standing on the roads licking the salt.

Now the Swedish transport ministry wants to find a type of salt that the elks will not want to eat.

Head of the project Frida Henin: "We want to make sure that the new mixture does not attract elks or reindeer."

The 14 animals will have two months to decide if any of the salt varieties are suitable for road use.

Thanks again Ananova for not letting unpleasant world events interfere too much with news about fussy Nordic types.