Why These Creatures Were Seen as Cursed | Lindsay Nikole

For thousands of years, we’ve believed certain animals bring bad luck, signal doom, or even warn of death itself. But why? Let’s dig into the myths, legends, and wildly dramatic stories that built their spooky reputations. We’ll look at how crows and ravens became linked to death, why the aye-aye is considered a literal walking bad omen, and what deep-sea fish have to do with the end of the world (spoiler: not much). A huge thanks to Josh and Gian for the fantastic editing! Be part of the next video poll on PATREON!! https://www.patreon.com/lindsaynikole #LindsayNikole #Zoology #AnimalScience #Wildlife Don't miss a video! Subscribe NOW: https://www.youtube.com/@LindsayNikole?sub_confirmation=1 ABOUT LINDSAY NIKOLE Join zoologist Lindsay Nikole for vivid stories about evolution, animal behavior, and the wonderfully weird life around (and before) us. Each video dives into creatures you’ve never met and facts you’ll never forget, blending science with humor, visuals, and memorable explanations. From viral mystery IDs and prehistoric deep dives to myth-busting and conservation context, this channel makes complex biology easy and exciting to understand. Follow Lindsay Nikole here: Pre-order Lindsay’s new book: https://www.geni.us/EpicEarth Check out Lindsay's Spooky Specimens Coloring Book here: https://a.co/d/8YCPRvh Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindsay_nikole Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LindsayNikoleTheZoologist TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lindsaynikole Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/2IDSBorwoeXSD3r67kFTQH?si=Mb2Dg1fgRXWZQzfIzSqgmg&nd=1 Merch: https://www.lindsaynikole.com Find all of Lindsay's links here: https://linktr.ee/smbah Business Inquiries: [email protected] Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to Spooky Season 01:12 The Crow and Ravens 06:55 The Aye Aye 09:42 The DeathWatch Beetle 11:30 The Oarfish 14:08 The Owls Cursed Creatures: The Biology of “Bad Omen” Animals | Lindsay Nikole https://youtu.be/UUmjfPCmAKE