I actually find the whole thing fascinating, considering what we have to do to produce similar effects with machines, when owls just do it so naturally. I'm certain it has to do with enabling the owl to keep a visual lock on its prey while the owl's wings and body gyrate as required to fly in difficult circumstances. Amazing.
It's kinda hard to tell how annoyed the owl is. He's not trying to bite for one, he's acting relaxed and the eyes always look like that. He's obviously very tame and may even find this to be a game like some parrots do.
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on 2011-08-06 09:45 pm (UTC)no subject
on 2011-08-06 10:28 pm (UTC)Owl: Reason #5142432 that you deserve to die...
Scientists: Hey! He even looks at you when you're twisting him!
Owl: Just.. need to... get.. one.. claw.. free....
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on 2011-08-06 10:31 pm (UTC)no subject
on 2011-08-07 01:00 am (UTC)no subject
on 2011-08-07 03:40 pm (UTC)Gyro-Stabilized Owls, from RONCO!
I actually find the whole thing fascinating, considering what we have to do to produce similar effects with machines, when owls just do it so naturally. I'm certain it has to do with enabling the owl to keep a visual lock on its prey while the owl's wings and body gyrate as required to fly in difficult circumstances. Amazing.
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on 2011-08-07 04:11 pm (UTC)