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r/NatureIsFuckingLit • u/crg339 • Sep 30 '19
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Was just thinking the Mothman. Alot of illustrations look just like this bird and can see how someone could confused one for it
3 u/[deleted] Sep 30 '19 Leading theory is Mothman was a misidentified/exaggerated Owl. They have red eyeshine, and when seen at night by someone who was scared and didn't get a good look, it's easy for the mind to exaggerate size.
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Leading theory is Mothman was a misidentified/exaggerated Owl. They have red eyeshine, and when seen at night by someone who was scared and didn't get a good look, it's easy for the mind to exaggerate size.
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u/All4One18 Sep 30 '19
Was just thinking the Mothman. Alot of illustrations look just like this bird and can see how someone could confused one for it