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| "You're so not my mother... Moooom!" |
This just in from one informant in France (known as "Dwee"): an Eagle Owl chick was saved from its impending demise in a private back yard by a well-intentioned biped. The austere-looking youth was promptly returned to its home on the cliff, where it proceeded to sit rather despondently, muttering something about the food being unnatural (while the chicken leg was accepted reluctantly, the minced meat patties were pointedly ignored). No further comment could be obtained. The Guild of Eagle Owls however did wish to extend their gratitude to the individual "Wolly" for his actions, and mentioned that Eagle Owls would be recommended to treat him with deference in the future.
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Savior "Wolly" releases chick, wears T-shirt with marxist slogan.
(identity concealed to protect against paparazzis) |
The Eurasian Eagle Owl is the largest owl (a position hotly disputed by the Blakiston's Fish Owl), and can eat young deer and foxes, not to mention crows and other raptors. In a feat that would defy the most skilled Fakir, Eagle Owls can also swallow a hedgehog whole.
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| Apex predator in the making. Crows not delighted. |
PS: Did you know? An Eagle Owl nicknamed "Bubi" was made citizen of the year in Helsinki, Finland, in 2007!
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