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Caribbean islands were once the center of diversity for barn owls
Source: Phys.org · Published
Legend has it that a giant elfin, owl-like creature called the chickcharney haunts the islands of the Bahamas. Those who encounter this cryptid on cordial terms are said to be blessed with good luck. Those who disrespect the chickcharney, however, don't fare as well. "If you see one shoe in the field, it means that chickcharney came, picked up this person and took them away," said Jessica Oswald,…
Key points
- Legend has it that a giant elfin, owl-like creature called the chickcharney haunts the islands of the Bahamas.
- Those who encounter this cryptid on cordial terms are said to be blessed with good luck.
- Those who disrespect the chickcharney, however, don't fare as well.
- "If you see one shoe in the field, it means that chickcharney came, picked up this person and took them away," said Jessica Oswald,…
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