• TheOakTree@lemm.ee
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    10 hours 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…”

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        9 hours 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”