Owls can turn their heads almost all the way around
Owls can rotate their heads an astonishing 270 degrees using 14 specialized neck vertebrae, allowing them to scan for prey without moving their bodies, a vital adaptation for hunting.
Owls boast an incredible ability to swivel their heads up to 270 degrees in either direction, letting them see directly behind themselves without moving their bodies. This far surpasses the 90-degree range of human head rotation and is possible thanks to their unique skeletal structure. Unlike most mammals with seven neck vertebrae, owls have 14, providing extra flexibility and specialized joints for extreme motion.
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