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One of the more conventional hypothesis behind behind the existence of mutilated cattle is that it is actually the result of two unrelated phenomena. According to this hypothesis, the bulk of mutilations are the result of predation and other natural processes, and those with anomalies that cannot be explained naturally are the work of deviants who derive pleasure or sexual stimulation from mutilating animals.

Deviant attacks against animals is a recognized phenomena. There have been tens of thousands of recorded cases around the world, and thousands of court convictions. Including many in the United States.

Typically the victims of such attacks are cats and other family pets, and the actions of deviants are usually limited to acts of cruelty such as striking, immolating or beating animals. However, attacks have also been recorded against larger animals, including sheep, cows and horses.

Deviants, particularly those with sociopathic disorders, have also been found to have mutilated animals in ways that are far more elaborate than most cattle mutilations.

The standard charge for mutilating an animal, including cattle, is animal cruelty.

Though popular in Europe, the deviant hypothesis often takes a backseat to more exotic hypothesis in the US as it provides no explanation for the anomalous laboratory reports that accompany many alleged mutilation.

Most of these anomalies could be replicated by human efforts, but doing so would be beyond the means of most deviants.