For years, people interested in UFOs, farmers and even conspiracy theorists have been confused by the strange tales of alien cow kidnappings. Imagine cows floating into the sky, returning with mysterious wounds, or simply disappearing without a trace. Are the aliens really taking our bovine friends or are we making a moo-stake? Put on your tinfoil hat and let’s find out more about this mystery, with some funny facts and a twist of irony.
The Birth of the Bizarre Cow Abduction Craze
It all started in the swingin’ 60’s and 70’s when UFO sightings were pretty much 'abducting' the headlines. Farmers were left scratching their heads (and holding onto their cattle) as livestock went missing, often times in close proximity to some really weird lights in the sky. Then, when the cows were found, they had cuts that looked like they had been performed by a surgeon, they were missing some organs and there was blood… well, not a lot. So, in move the aliens. Did they want cows for research or were they just having an intergalactic barbecue?
The first major ’event’ of cow mutilations happened in the 70’s and ranchers began to find their cattle with what appeared to be surgical-like cuts and the cattle were completely devoid of blood.
What Are the Aliens Up To? Theories for the ‘Moo’ Mystery
Extraterrestrial Research – Perhaps, aliens are simply interested in the bovine aspect of our world? After all, cows are an integral part of Earth’s food chain, and maybe, those aliens want to know what makes them tick (or moo).
Government Gone Wild – Some people think that these are just top secret military experiments. Could it be that the government is testing alien technology… or is it simply coming up with a big cow mess up?
Nature’s Sneaky Side – Scientists claim that a number of these unusual mutilations can be attributed to natural causes. Predators, bacterial infections and weather can all account for the weirdness. But where’s the fun in that?
Pranks Gone Intergalactic – Some of the stories turn out to be real hoaxes. It turns out that there are people who will go to almost any extent to create a prank if it is connected with UFOs and cows.
Out of This World Fun Facts About Cow Abductions!
Cows in the Sky? – Some witnesses have claimed that cows are actually being picked up by the UFOs with the help of some powerful beams of light, as if it is taken right out of The X-Files.
Pop Culture Influence – Alien cow abductions have been depicted in The Simpsons and even in the video game Destroy All Humans! Thus, it is clear that the aliens are not only among us, but also in our entertainment.
FBI Got Involved! – In the 70’s the FBI investigated cow mutilations for a short time but, in the usual fashion, came up empty. No alien fingerprints were found.
UFO Spotting Farmers – There are some farmers who have actually formed UFO watch groups. Yep, they are sitting up there watching for alien activity. You have to protect your cattle!
Cows in Space? – No cows have been sent to space yet, but NASA has once used cow embryos in microgravity for research. Who knew?
Electromagnetic Aftershock? – According to some ranchers, cows act strangely after supposed abductions and avoid certain areas as if they have an electromagnetic comedown.
The Rational (and Not So Fun) Explanation
Science has a way of killing the mood sometimes. It turns out that a lot of the so called ”cownappings” can be easily explained by the natural causes: predators, decay and even the climate can lead to the grisly alien like wounds. As for the blood? It is a part of the whole process after death. But let’s be honest, who wants to listen to that when we can always blame the aliens?
However, for the believers, the lack of concrete proof only adds to the enigma. Why cows though? Some people say that it is the special proteins or enzymes that the aliens require. Others think that cows are being used as a pointer towards the health of the planet. Or perhaps, the aliens simply desire a good steak.
Final Thoughts: Moo or UFO?
Alien cow abductions: real or fake? Who knows! They have become one of the most bizarre (and enjoyable) cases of UFO literature. Though science can offer its version of events, the idea of extraterrestrials stealing cows in the cover of night is so much more mysterious, right? If you enjoy the mystery of UFO cow abductions check out
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So, are the aliens after our cows for research or is this just another excellent story ? Either way, keep watching the sky, be wary, and perhaps even keep an eye on your cows tonight!
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