Owl News

Owls have always been of particular interest for bird lovers; be it because of their exciting larger size or their simple majestic nature. Owls also occur in numerous children's books, movies, and cartoons. We can't seem to get enough of these beautiful creatures. Scientists are the same way; they strive to gain information regarding their "behavior, biology and sensory prowess" that seem to set them apart from all other avian species (Angier, New York Times).

Recently, researchers discovered that young barn owls can be impressively generous toward one another, regularly donating portions of their food to smaller, hungrier siblings — a display of altruism that is thought to be rare among nonhuman animals (Angier, New York Times).

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Also, if owls are what interest you, check out The Global Owl Project which is "a long-term, worldwide project to advance foundational aspects of science and conservation for the world’s owls."