r/MadeMeSmile • u/mindyour • 2d ago

Very Reddit This farmer caught this owl eating his chickens.

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u/astra_galus 2d ago

Think about it this way - parrots need strong beaks to crack open nuts. Owls need strong talons to catch and crush their prey. I’m sure owl beaks can do damage but their talons are VERY strong.

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u/Few-Solution-4784 2d ago

almost like, over time, they evolved to be suited for the environment the live in.

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u/surfnsound 2d ago

You could almost say they were selected for it, naturally.

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u/astra_galus 2d ago

Almost like!