From Middle TN Raptor Center

Our resident education ambassador, Lucy, loves her toys, but it was not a good Valentine's day for Stinky the Skunk.

She loved Stinky so much that she decapitated him. Lucy is not a Black Widow or a Praying Mantis, who are known for decapitating and devouring things they love, oh no. She's just a Great Horned Owl who loves her toys... to death. RIP Stinky, 2025-2026.

I've always heard GHOs have no hesitation when it comes to snacking on skunks, thanks to their lack of a sense of smell.

Also, if one finds a random decapitated rabbit or large bird outdoors, a GHO is often times the culprit.

Lucy don't play!

Which, is to say that Lucy plays. Because language.

I wonder what caused their falling out ... 🤔