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Video of a Crow-Gorilla ‘Hybrid’ Goes Viral, Invites Speculation

Is ‘Crowilla’ for real or is it merely an illusion?

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Is ‘Crowilla’ for real or is it merely an illusion?
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Is ‘Crowilla’ for real or is it merely an illusion?
(Photo Courtesy: Twitter/@keita_simpson, altered by The Quint)

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The internet is full of strange things and this video is proof!

A video of an eerie-looking creature, initially posted by a Twitter user from Japan, has been doing the rounds on the internet and all sorts of speculations are being made as to what this creature may be classified as.

The best explanation that netizens have come up with is to term the creature ‘Crowilla’ or some permutation and combination of Crow and Gorilla.

‘Crowilla’ Inspired Art Takes Over Twitter

After the ‘Crowilla’ video went viral on social media, artists around the world took it as an inspiration for illustrations, graphics, doodles, and memes. Check them out!

The ‘Crowilla discovery’ led to further strange animal-anatomy speculations. For instance, check out this ‘Gorilla Crow’ who seems pumped up with crow-tein (get it?).

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What Does Science Say About ‘Crowilla’?

Researchers on the internet have been trying to explain the phenomenon. Does ‘Crowilla’ actually exist? The question seems to be on everyone’s mind.

Is ‘Crowilla’ nothing but an illusion? Some think so.

What do you think of this ‘mysterious’ creature? Tells us in the comments.

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Published: 27 Jun 2019,02:34 PM IST

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