Owls are known for their incredible ability to blend in with their surroundings, thanks to their impressive camouflage. With their eyes closed, some species of owls can become nearly invisible, their feather patterns blending perfectly with the tree bark or foliage around them. One such species is the Eastern Screech Owl, which can be found throughout much of the eastern … [Read more...] about The Art of Camouflage: How Owls Like the Eastern Screech Owl Perfectly Blend into Their Surroundings
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Video of Baby Owls May Actually Help Explain Alien Sightings
A video of fluffy baby owls staring blankly into the camera has become an unlikely star on social media, thanks to their uncanny resemblance to aliens. But the connection between these nocturnal birds and extraterrestrial beings may not be as far-fetched as it seems. In the video, posted on Twitter by user Daniel Holland (@DannyDutch), a group of baby barn owls are seen … [Read more...] about Video of Baby Owls May Actually Help Explain Alien Sightings
Netizens Were Surprised to Learn That Baby Owls Sleep on Face Down
Mark Rees, a journalist, shared a photo of a baby owl sleeping face down. According to IFL Science, adult owls can sleep sitting up because their bodies are fully developed, but baby owls have no choice but to sleep face down because their heads are simply too large. The phenomenon was also confirmed by the National Audubon Society. Interestingly, a young owl … [Read more...] about Netizens Were Surprised to Learn That Baby Owls Sleep on Face Down
A Wildlife Photographer Finds New Homes For Wide-Eyed Baby Burrowing Owls
These tiny burrowing owls are just another example of how adorable baby owls can be. Wildlife photographer Matt Poole, who lives in Oregon, shared videos on Instagram of his conservation efforts to put juvenile burrowing owls in "housing." The birds, known as burrowing owls, build their underground nests in tunnels they have excavated themselves or have inherited from prairie … [Read more...] about A Wildlife Photographer Finds New Homes For Wide-Eyed Baby Burrowing Owls
A Dog and an Owl’s Unlikely Friendship
Until I saw these shocking and charming photographs by Tanja Brandt, a skilled animal photographer and collage artist in Germany, I wouldn't have imagined an owl and a dog could become best friends. Poldi, the charming owl, and Ingo, the Malinois shepherd dog, seem to like snuggling up to each other for photoshoots in the beautiful twilight light. If you enjoy these … [Read more...] about A Dog and an Owl’s Unlikely Friendship