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[-] BluesF@lemmy.world 3 points 11 months ago

That's still not 270 in either direction, that would be a total of 540!! That's seriously exorcist shit

[-] TheOakTree@lemm.ee 4 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

I know it's not a scientific paper or anything, but a quick search led me to Smithsonian Magazine's article:

"Owls, on the other hand, can rotate their necks up to 270 degrees in either direction without damaging the vessels running below their heads..."

[-] BluesF@lemmy.world 4 points 11 months ago

I stand corrected, owls are indeed some exorcist shit

[-] TheOakTree@lemm.ee 3 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

You made me doubt myself lol, I was like "you're right, 540° neck turning range seems excessive so I should do a search"

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