Crows are remarkable and mysterious creatures. Now considered to be among the most intelligent of all animals, this member of the family Corvidae (along with ravens, rooks and magpies, among others) is steeped in symbolism, featuring prominently in mythology and superstition throughout human history.
While some legends associate the crow with death, darkness and misfortune; others, like Native American and Aboriginal Australian folklores, regard the crow as a trickster, who used his wit and intelligence to create mischief. There are countless tales about the playful shenanigans of the crow; some tribes saw them as stealers of souls, while other stories portray crows and ravens as symbols of transformation.
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心臓に悪い、 pic.twitter.com/fDlOGiumD6Well, it turns out the crow is still at it, tricking and confusing us with its mischievous ways. The latest example is this viral video on Twitter, which shows a crow seemingly standing on its wings, striking a buff pose reminiscent of a gorilla. What is going on here?
This video of a crow striking a gorilla-like pose has baffled the internet
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The internet was collectively baffled by this curious crow, offering up various theories to try to explain the ‘crowilla.’ The ‘no legs’ theory was quickly blown out of the water, while people started having a little fun with the gorilla comparison, making memes and cool drawings out of the hybrid creature.
People decided to have a little fun with the ‘crowilla,’ coming up with their own take on the hybrid creature
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After this glorious spasm of creativity inspired by the bizarre image of the crowilla, Kaeli Swift, Ph.D., a crow researcher and author of the blog Corvid Research, arrived on the scene to give some clarity to the situation.
Eventually, an expert stepped in with her take on the bizarre illusion
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Mystery solved! Still, though, people seemed to prefer to believe in the existence of the crowilla and continued to have fun with the concept. As you can see, the mischievous, crafty crow still inspires all kind of myths and stories!
People seemed to prefer the ‘crowilla’ explanation though and continued to have fun with the speculation
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What do you think? What does the crow symbolize for you? Do you see them often in your area? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!
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