When we picture owls, the first thing that comes to mind is a soft and fluffy creature.
And feathers are an integral characteristic. It’s almost as if the two are inseparable. But with time, things are changing and we’re not quite sure if it’s for the good or bad. Whatever the case may be, the recent release of the infamous naked owl picture is going viral. Yes, the owl without feathers is breaking the internet and we’ve got all the details just for you.
Twitter user shares a picture of the owl without feathers, leaves viewers stunned
Twitter user, Dana Schwartz’s tweet, comprising of the owl without feathers is going viral. And whether you like it or not, the world simply can’t unsee it.
The author posted a rather bizarre and shocking image of the ‘naked’ owl, leaving viewers stunned. Coincidentally when asked about the picture’s whereabouts, Schwartz says:
“I just googled what do featherless owls look like, and I am severely shaken.”
At the same time, the naked owl post was followed up with another tweet that consists of a normal owl meeting its featherless relative. Hence, Schwartz captioned the image as the ‘spookiest meeting of all time.’
Experts confirm the authenticity of a photograph featuring owl without feathers
After the picture’s release, rumors started to spread regarding the actual authenticity of the image. But they were all soon put to rest when experts stepped in to handle the situation.
Experts from all over started making claims that the image was in fact correct. And this is actually how an owl without feathers appears.
In addition, the Deputy Director of World Bank Bird Sanctuary claimed the following in regard to the second photograph:
“the bird in the center is what a barn owl would look like with almost no feathers.” He added: “It’s actually a great photo showing how much feathers change the appearance of a bird skeleton.”
Why unusual owl post proves to be ‘too much to handle’ for many internet users
When you come to think of it, how did one picture of an owl without feathers gather so much attention from viewers across the board? The answer is quite simple.
The photograph is anything but appealing. It takes away that fuzzy and adorable image that many relate to owls with.
It’s not surprising how many viewers put forward an array of unique opinions. At the end of the day, there isn’t much room for bizarre and striking graphics in today’s time.
For instance, some went as far as calling the images dinosaurs or even aliens. Others prayed and hoped that what they were seeing wasn’t true. Coincidently, other more fascinated viewers couldn’t help but search for more similar images.
Naked owl Tweet encourages users to search for more ‘nude’ animal pictures
Just when you thought one picture couldn’t do any more damage comes another interesting finding. Some internet users took upon a brave stance and began searching Google for similar ‘nude’ animal pictures. They claimed their motivation aroused from Schwartz’s owl Tweet.
Many of the images were chillingly unique. This includes featherless chickens, bristleless hedgehogs, hairless bunnies, coatless possums, and even furless bears. In summary, it was a series of gruesome and weird animal pictures. And it wouldn’t be wrong to call them creepy naked flashbacks by all means.
It’s fascinating to see how a simple picture of an owl without feathers turns into one of the world’s most looked after images. A lot of attention is related to seeing new things. After all, the human mind isn’t used to viewing bizarre animals on a daily basis. And naked owls are definitely something new for us all.