Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
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!
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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.
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Pre-order Lindsay’s new book: geni.us/EpicEarth?brid=yl-xFobehfULq0HItSrw1g
Check out Lindsay's Spooky Specimens Coloring Book here: https://a.co/d/8YCPRvh
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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
youtu.be/UUmjfPCmAKE
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!!
patreon.com/lindsaynikole
#LindsayNikole #Zoology #AnimalScience #Wildlife
Don't miss a video! Subscribe NOW: 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: geni.us/EpicEarth?brid=yl-xFobehfULq0HItSrw1g
Check out Lindsay's Spooky Specimens Coloring Book here: https://a.co/d/8YCPRvh
Instagram: instagram.com/lindsay_nikole
Facebook: facebook.com/LindsayNikoleTheZoologist
TikTok: tiktok.com/@lindsaynikole
Spotify: open.spotify.com/album/2IDSBorwoeXSD3r67kFTQH?si=Mb2Dg1fgRXWZQzfIzSqgmg&nd=1
Merch: lindsaynikole.com
Find all of Lindsay's links here: https://linktr.ee/smbah
Business Inquiries: mgmt@lindsaynikole.com
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
youtu.be/UUmjfPCmAKE
