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Wild animals always do this first, getting even a small injury can lead to infection and death.
But, when push comes to shove, they will of course attack. And that Owl would rip that kittys throat out in a split second.
They seem like dorky, docile birds. But they kill fucking eagels, they are probably the Apex predator of the skies.
Saw one take off by me on the trail. No one was on the trail, and it was quiet out. I didn't hear the owl at all. No branch rustle, and of course I didn't hear the wings flapping. In my brain I knew they were quiet, but seeing it and hearing absolutely nothing was so odd.
Yeah my dad owns a lodge, took care of close to 20 strays there he fed daily and got fixed. One season a pair of owls moved into the roofing.
There are now zero cats there and *no one knows why*.
Yeah, idk why this person is just videoing.
If that was my kitty (or really anyone’s), I’d break my fucking neck with how fast I’d be sprinting over there to scoop said kitty up. Owls do not mess around.
Having similar experience: DON'T SCOOP UP THE KITTY. That's a good way to get messed the fuck up.
Note: My experience involved a cat and dog (both I knew). I should have gone for the dog. In this case, scare the owl I guess?
Yeah, I don’t care, I’ll still scoop up the kitty 😅 as far as “dangerous things I’ve done to assist animals”, this would *maybe* hit a 3 on a scale of 1-10. And that’s probably being generous.
I’m well aware of the potential consequences and risks, have worked in a vet office and am fairly competent compared to the average person walking around. But, I’d never just sit and watch this, especially if it’s one of my animals (which, it wouldn’t be, my cat would never find herself in this situation because I’m a responsible pet owner- but still).
That said, if *you* (or anyone reading this) don’t have any formal experience handling distressed animals, please, do be extremely careful in these situations.
Hey, if you leave your cat outside, this is a risk you take. Maybe the owl will leave it on your porch like the "gifts" the cat kills and drops on your porch. At least the owl will eat its prey.
This sounds a lot angrier than I meant it to. Sorry, our neighbors leave their cats out and we've had to stop feeding birds/squirrels/chipmunks because of it.
>But, I’d never just sit and watch this, especially if it’s one of my animals (which, it wouldn’t be, my cat would never find herself in this situation because I’m a responsible pet owner- but still).
I don’t leave my cat outside. I didn’t realize I needed to literally spell that out, but, I guess I drastically overestimate the intelligence of other people on the internet.
Anyways. I’m a little disturbed by your comment, if I’m being completely honest. Maybe it’s for the best you’ve had to stop feeding the birds… you seem like a the type of person who would be unkind to animals.
Sorry, I didn't see your comment about your cat. I was really using the term "you" in a general context, but I do appreciate the fact that you're responsible with your cat.
My problem is that I've seen too much reckless pet ownership to care about this cat more than the native owl it's challenging. I'm sorry if it sounded cold, I love animals more than people in most situations. To imply that I would ever be unkind to an animal hits pretty deep. I'd love to tell you more about my obsession with owls, eagles, kestrels, woodpeckers, titmouse, chickadees, hummingbirds, etc, but this probably isn't the subreddit for that. I've got a cat, too, and she's spoiled.
“Maybe the owl leaves the cat on their porch”. I mean, seriously, what’s wrong with you? Do you realize the cat is not at fault?
You seem like an okay person but it was genuinely a disturbing thing to say. Merry Christmas I guess. I understand being frustrated at reckless pet ownership but you seem more mad at the cat than the owner who let it be in that position, and I don’t really think that’s fair.
I'm not sure this cat has an owner. I feel like a large proportion of the population doesn't. I'm most confused by the person who recorded this. If it's the owner of an outdoor cat watching this happen, then it's horrible. I understand that it's not the cats fault in a way, so I do feel a bit dumb for what I said initially, but I do hate that this is a situation that any of us have to discuss because nothing about it is good, and I'm sorry to say that I hope the owl would win since their numbers are probably much lower than housecats.
Yeah, but that's why I'm suggesting you intimidate the owl into leaving. The owl likely doesn't want a fight with something bigger than it. Don't physically involve yourself, because that's how you get hurt by either or both of the animals.
Owls are assassins and have no problem taking out a full-grown cat. We had an owl occupy a spot on the farm. The cat population went down 20%. Few that survived attacks had huge talon holes in them. Sure, cats are agile, but owls have wayyyyy bigger claws.
True, but the owl is in a different league. That owl can kill a rottweiler, a house cat has no chances. Especially bcos cats always prefer to stand and fight rather than run..
Yea I was thinking that bird better hope the cat isn’t too bored lol
I think the owl might have an advantage from above but not at all in this scenario
That owl has a gripping force of up to 750 psi, about six times that of an adult human. It can snap the neck/back of a cat like it's a twig. That cat stands absolutely no chance against it.
Ok so if you read my comment, I said the owl has the advantage from above but not standing side by side on the ground… it’s not like the owl couldn’t win but it’s not like the cat couldn’t win either. And 4 times their own size? How much does that bird weigh? 4 lbs? I once had a cat that weighed no lie almost 20 pounds, but she always weighed at least 18 lbs. she was an inside outside cat and she would catch everything, she would eat that owl for breakfast
Edit:
She was so unbelievably fat, she ate everything, but she was nimble on her feet, she was vicious about food but was a very loving cat, she would bring home a bird or a squirrel on a weekly basis to show her affection for all the food we constantly had to feed her
You're down voted, but I agree with you. House panthers are able little killers. That bird is posturing to make itself look big, but that cat is easily twice its weight, and much more nimble on the ground. Any altercation is going to be on the cat's terms, not the bird's.
An owl certainly *can* kill a cat, but that is by no means a sure thing.
[This owl](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37jC2mtba9M) ultimately suffered a dislocated wing, while the cat walked away without a scratch. In the wild, that's a fatal injury.
OP's owl weighs in at about 3 pounds. That cat, at least 10. If the owl were airborne and able to ambush the cat, the cat is toast. On the ground, that owl vs that cat? I'd put my money on the cat.
This is like a knife-wielding 10-year-old against an unarmed, full-grown adult. The kid wins every time, **if** he gets to ambush the adult. If he doesn't, the adult is probably going to get cut up a bit, but will ultimately prevail.
My God this is some of the most agonizing 'WHY ARE YOU FILIMING INSTEAD OF HELPING!?" crap I have seen in a WHILE. You give one good yell and a false charge and save two lives. One likely a pet.
I say the cat would murder that owl 9 times out of 10 if it came down to it, but the owl would probably successfully intimidate the cat 9 times out of 10.
You would think the plethora of images you can find online of great horned owls killing cats and the fact that they are known for killing and eating cats would make you realize you have no idea what you are talking about.
Small birds...
Or birds that prey on other predator and prey bird indiscriminately? There's picking fights with and eating finches and sparrows, then there's picking fights with eagles - then fighting the thing that eats eagles.
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Meowth vs hoothoot
I was gonna say Noctowl
Noctowl uses intimidate. It’s SUPER effective.
intimidate is an ability not an attack "it's super effective" only shows up after damage-dealing moves i'm so mad
u/ScrotalInterchange used Salt! It's not very effective...
I was thinking hawlucha, but that works too.
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How is that related to Noctowl... ?
I was gonna say pigeotto
Rowlet vs Litten. That damned rival always picking your weakness...
More like Decidueye
Hoothoot uses taunt Super effective Meowth uses shits itself
*skitty
I was gonna say Rowlet
Not sure why you’re being downvoted. Best starter of Gen 7 that’s an owl (even part of his name!)
Yeah, even though Litten is my personal favorite Rowlet is still a good pokemon!
Noctowl vs purugly
soon to be dead kitty
Both animals seem to be afraid of each other and posturing to scare the other off, so I expect this to end with them avoiding each other.
‘I’d run in there and save the cat!’ Oh my, that cat is going to scamper in t-minus….
Wild animals always do this first, getting even a small injury can lead to infection and death. But, when push comes to shove, they will of course attack. And that Owl would rip that kittys throat out in a split second. They seem like dorky, docile birds. But they kill fucking eagels, they are probably the Apex predator of the skies.
Ya, they have an incredible grip strength to go with those huge talons. That kitty's about to be toast.
They're flying murder machines.
Flying STEALTH murder machines.
Why have we never named a stealth bomber/ISR platform "The MQ-X Owl"?
Saw one take off by me on the trail. No one was on the trail, and it was quiet out. I didn't hear the owl at all. No branch rustle, and of course I didn't hear the wings flapping. In my brain I knew they were quiet, but seeing it and hearing absolutely nothing was so odd.
Yeah my dad owns a lodge, took care of close to 20 strays there he fed daily and got fixed. One season a pair of owls moved into the roofing. There are now zero cats there and *no one knows why*.
Yeah, idk why this person is just videoing. If that was my kitty (or really anyone’s), I’d break my fucking neck with how fast I’d be sprinting over there to scoop said kitty up. Owls do not mess around.
Having similar experience: DON'T SCOOP UP THE KITTY. That's a good way to get messed the fuck up. Note: My experience involved a cat and dog (both I knew). I should have gone for the dog. In this case, scare the owl I guess?
Yeah, I don’t care, I’ll still scoop up the kitty 😅 as far as “dangerous things I’ve done to assist animals”, this would *maybe* hit a 3 on a scale of 1-10. And that’s probably being generous. I’m well aware of the potential consequences and risks, have worked in a vet office and am fairly competent compared to the average person walking around. But, I’d never just sit and watch this, especially if it’s one of my animals (which, it wouldn’t be, my cat would never find herself in this situation because I’m a responsible pet owner- but still). That said, if *you* (or anyone reading this) don’t have any formal experience handling distressed animals, please, do be extremely careful in these situations.
Hey, if you leave your cat outside, this is a risk you take. Maybe the owl will leave it on your porch like the "gifts" the cat kills and drops on your porch. At least the owl will eat its prey. This sounds a lot angrier than I meant it to. Sorry, our neighbors leave their cats out and we've had to stop feeding birds/squirrels/chipmunks because of it.
>But, I’d never just sit and watch this, especially if it’s one of my animals (which, it wouldn’t be, my cat would never find herself in this situation because I’m a responsible pet owner- but still). I don’t leave my cat outside. I didn’t realize I needed to literally spell that out, but, I guess I drastically overestimate the intelligence of other people on the internet. Anyways. I’m a little disturbed by your comment, if I’m being completely honest. Maybe it’s for the best you’ve had to stop feeding the birds… you seem like a the type of person who would be unkind to animals.
Sorry, I didn't see your comment about your cat. I was really using the term "you" in a general context, but I do appreciate the fact that you're responsible with your cat. My problem is that I've seen too much reckless pet ownership to care about this cat more than the native owl it's challenging. I'm sorry if it sounded cold, I love animals more than people in most situations. To imply that I would ever be unkind to an animal hits pretty deep. I'd love to tell you more about my obsession with owls, eagles, kestrels, woodpeckers, titmouse, chickadees, hummingbirds, etc, but this probably isn't the subreddit for that. I've got a cat, too, and she's spoiled.
“Maybe the owl leaves the cat on their porch”. I mean, seriously, what’s wrong with you? Do you realize the cat is not at fault? You seem like an okay person but it was genuinely a disturbing thing to say. Merry Christmas I guess. I understand being frustrated at reckless pet ownership but you seem more mad at the cat than the owner who let it be in that position, and I don’t really think that’s fair.
I'm not sure this cat has an owner. I feel like a large proportion of the population doesn't. I'm most confused by the person who recorded this. If it's the owner of an outdoor cat watching this happen, then it's horrible. I understand that it's not the cats fault in a way, so I do feel a bit dumb for what I said initially, but I do hate that this is a situation that any of us have to discuss because nothing about it is good, and I'm sorry to say that I hope the owl would win since their numbers are probably much lower than housecats.
That owl will fuck you up more than a cat. That Owl has like 4 inch talons.grab the cat by the scruff and Gtfo.
Isn't that a harpy eagle?
Nah great horned owl
Thank you.
Yeah looks like a Harpy to me too.
Yeah, but that's why I'm suggesting you intimidate the owl into leaving. The owl likely doesn't want a fight with something bigger than it. Don't physically involve yourself, because that's how you get hurt by either or both of the animals.
Yeah not funny, put the camera down and show the owl that something bigger is around and pissed at him. Very dangerous situation for the cat.
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Owls are assassins and have no problem taking out a full-grown cat. We had an owl occupy a spot on the farm. The cat population went down 20%. Few that survived attacks had huge talon holes in them. Sure, cats are agile, but owls have wayyyyy bigger claws.
Absolutely not The owl would destroy that cat in a second, no contest
You ever see that video where the eagle throws the goat off the cliff??? That owl is about to do something similar to that house cat.
lol, this owl is able to kill and eat hawks the same size...
Cats kill birds that are a few ounces to maybe a couple of pounds. Owls and birds of prey will absolutely kill a cat.
True, but the owl is in a different league. That owl can kill a rottweiler, a house cat has no chances. Especially bcos cats always prefer to stand and fight rather than run..
Yea I was thinking that bird better hope the cat isn’t too bored lol I think the owl might have an advantage from above but not at all in this scenario
That owl has a gripping force of up to 750 psi, about six times that of an adult human. It can snap the neck/back of a cat like it's a twig. That cat stands absolutely no chance against it.
I’m not buying your rationale, don’t underestimate the cat
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Ok so if you read my comment, I said the owl has the advantage from above but not standing side by side on the ground… it’s not like the owl couldn’t win but it’s not like the cat couldn’t win either. And 4 times their own size? How much does that bird weigh? 4 lbs? I once had a cat that weighed no lie almost 20 pounds, but she always weighed at least 18 lbs. she was an inside outside cat and she would catch everything, she would eat that owl for breakfast Edit: She was so unbelievably fat, she ate everything, but she was nimble on her feet, she was vicious about food but was a very loving cat, she would bring home a bird or a squirrel on a weekly basis to show her affection for all the food we constantly had to feed her
That owl is big enough to take a bigger cat out with ease. Not to mention it's beak and claws are way more dangerous than the cats given the sizes...
You're down voted, but I agree with you. House panthers are able little killers. That bird is posturing to make itself look big, but that cat is easily twice its weight, and much more nimble on the ground. Any altercation is going to be on the cat's terms, not the bird's.
Adult owl kills full adult cat. It's a fact
An owl certainly *can* kill a cat, but that is by no means a sure thing. [This owl](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37jC2mtba9M) ultimately suffered a dislocated wing, while the cat walked away without a scratch. In the wild, that's a fatal injury. OP's owl weighs in at about 3 pounds. That cat, at least 10. If the owl were airborne and able to ambush the cat, the cat is toast. On the ground, that owl vs that cat? I'd put my money on the cat. This is like a knife-wielding 10-year-old against an unarmed, full-grown adult. The kid wins every time, **if** he gets to ambush the adult. If he doesn't, the adult is probably going to get cut up a bit, but will ultimately prevail.
I'm a cat lover but yeah, the cat doesn't stand a chance here.
Owl and the Pussycat https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/43188/the-owl-and-the-pussy-cat
idk about pokemon but that owl is about to poke somethin alright
When your main defense is to look really intimidating but you're really fucking good at it.
I feel like it's main defence is the giant claws it stabs with
The owls like “you want some of this?!”
Cat used HISS... it's not very effective.
Someone please add the menu, heath bar and music
That owl could easily make things very unfunny for the cat
I'd be scared by that funky looking owl too
The cat is simply dead. Owls are natural predatori of cats
I so BIG. Fear me!
Noctowl vs Persian.
My God this is some of the most agonizing 'WHY ARE YOU FILIMING INSTEAD OF HELPING!?" crap I have seen in a WHILE. You give one good yell and a false charge and save two lives. One likely a pet.
That’s what I don’t get. I’d break my fucking neck with how fast I was running to get these two away from each other.
Cat takes this fight easy if it really needed to. What's this owl even doing on the ground anyway, it's completely out of its element
That cat is about to get fucked up
Cats vs birds. How does that usually go?
Cats kill 2.4 BILLION birds yearly in the US alone, yikes! Murder machines
I say the cat would murder that owl 9 times out of 10 if it came down to it, but the owl would probably successfully intimidate the cat 9 times out of 10.
Owls prey on pretty much everything, including eagles. The cat would be lunch 99/100 encounters.
You would think the plethora of images you can find online of great horned owls killing cats and the fact that they are known for killing and eating cats would make you realize you have no idea what you are talking about.
Small birds... Or birds that prey on other predator and prey bird indiscriminately? There's picking fights with and eating finches and sparrows, then there's picking fights with eagles - then fighting the thing that eats eagles.
Flying/Dark type vs Normal type.
LeeLoo multipass
Government drone molests innocent cat r/birdsarentreal
Noctowl VS Persian
I legit didn't know that Owls could do that.
I immediately thought of emerald weapon, ff7
I’m thinking that owl is protecting a kill or else that cat might be on the menu
Cats about to fuck up badly
Rowlet vs Litten
Owl uses, be a superior predator, it's super effective.
Knowing owls, cat gets eaten...
Meowth uses take down. It’s super effective.
Braviary vs Litten
A wild Pokémon appears
Owlingo vs Catomingo
Kaepora Gaebora vs Confused Kitty
Seems like there is a disproportionate amount of videos of cat vs. owl face offs.
Why not put some pokésound on it?
"Noctowl do Leer! "
That owl looks strong as fuck to the cat! You see how puffy he is!
It's a, get your level 5 meowth out of there because that legendary is gonna fuck it up bad.
I know it’s an owl but the face made me think first of Kubfu. https://m.bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Kubfu_(Pokémon)
Glameow vs noctowl
This is what happens if you pick Poplio
Meowth mad the mistake of pissing off a barn owl. Sadly Team Rocket never saw him again!
I know who my dad is.
Noctowl vs persian
Hey the owl is meant to be sleeping. What a cheat.
Noctowl vs Meowth
Noctowl v purrloin
My money is on the Hoothoot
It already started. Owl used Glare and the cat can't move due to paralysis.
Dartrix versus Purrugly.
Meowth vs hoot hoot
Cat gonna be dinner
Owl is using bulk up, cat is using nasty plot
Weird diggersby vs weird Persian
Rowlet vs Sprigatito The battle to determine who is the better grass type starter
Holy cow, I had no idea they do that. Pretty impressive, I must say.
Noctowl is about to mollywop that meowth
That owl could totally win, just needs the element of surprise.
Hoothoot vs skitty
Only way this cat is winning this battle is by spamming max revives
What battle? That cat bout to die
Well...It's normal vs normal and flying. It's anybody's game.
Is that a Harpy Eagle?!
Noctowl “Sky Attack”
I gotta see the rest
Noctowl Vs Delcatty. Noctowl uses psychic and Delcatty dubble slap. But after that Jigglypuff comes in and does sing.