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![<b>GREAT GREY OWL</b> [<i>Strix nebulosa</i>]</br>Predator-resistant feathers</br></br>Vision in pixels for delivering a fuller picture</br>to the brain. Process of computer software memory.</br>Engineered nerves cells and photoreceptor cells</br>in the retina of the eye. Neither ears nor horns.</br></br><b><i>Embryogenesis modification.</i></b> Tufts feather</br> with a narrow band of wavelengths (305-320mm) to avoid predation.</br><b><i>Claw composition</i></b>: non-metallic and metallic (<sup>106</sup>Cd)</br>components [1:5] for defense.](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltc7e0118e5332c182/69879eeb5f570f03bbb173b2/howl_fin1.jpg?branch=production&width=2400&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1:1)
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