Isle of Portand. 20th September 2024. A cloud over Portland resembles a barking wolf (pareidolia). Is this a sign of 'ruff' weather to come ?

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Isle of Portand. 20th September 2024. A cloud over Portland resembles a barking wolf. Could this be a sign of 'ruff' weather to come ? The tendency humans have to see meaningful shapes in random patterns is called 'Pareidolia'. It is thought to be useful in recognising 'friend from foe' and thereby increasing chances of survival in the wild. Credit: stuart fretwell/Alamy

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Location: Isle of Portland, Dorset,
Photo credit: © stuart fretwell / Alamy / Afripics
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