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Baby owl’s reaction to thunderstorm is making netizens wanna cuddle it

The clip posted on Twitter shows a baby owl inside an enclosed place.

Updated on: Mar 19, 2020, 15:16:20 IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By
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For many thunderstorm is an awe-inspiring natural phenomenon, for others it is simply a cue to hide under the blanket. And the situation is no different in the animal kingdom. All of those who feel scared by the purple bolts of lighting and the loud thunderclap may relate to this baby owl getting scared during a thunderstorm.

The image shows the scared owl. (Twitter/@NatureIsLit)
The image shows the scared owl. (Twitter/@NatureIsLit)

The clip posted on Twitter shows the baby owl inside an enclosed place. With the loud noise of thunder in the background the owlet scurries around with a clear look of fear on its face. A few seconds into the video, the owlet settles in a corner frantically looking around and trembling at the loud noises.

The clip has garnered over 2.8 lakh views and over 10,600 likes. While some wanted to hug and comfort the baby owl, others expressed their wish to just run and save the baby bird.

Do you relate to this poor little petrified baby owl?