Snowy owls are usually solidly white. So, what happen to this one?
As it turns out, no one really knows.
Frankly, I think it's a work of art.
Named Rusty by one of the scientists tracking it and Creamsicle by a local bird enthusiast, a myriad of theories abound.
Is it a freak of nature—in other words, the product of wonky genes? Or is its odd color due to the lack of nurture; that is, bad air, bad diet, or some emotional trauma that befell the poor bird—
Perhaps having to do with Earth's rapidly warming environs?
My guess: this last guess.
I mean, let's face it: the glaciers are melting. Perhaps, in half a century (or less!) snow will be a distant memory for those around to remember it.
This includes whatever species are still roaming, or flying.
If there were no more snow, why would any animal have need for white camelflage?
Granted, Earth's plight didn't just happen on our watch. Be it wars, the diesel engine, or other phenomena, humans have always behaved badly. Pestilence ‘R’ Us—which in turn brings fever, floods, famine.
Still, I yearn to think positively: that humankind will redeem itself by cutting emissions, eliminating plastics, and abolishing wars.
