"These two characteristics have led to the claim that the owl eye is immobile. The authors report the presence of small eye ...

Owls use their ears when they hunt. Sounds prey make – the footsteps of a vole on a forest floor, for instance -- are captured by ears that are asymmetrically placed on the bird's head. One ear is ...

Understanding how barn owls regenerate the sensory cells in their ears could inform the treatment of hearing loss in humans. The German researchers say that understanding how these birds are able to ...

These cheesy animal appetizers are almost too cute to eat! Perfect for kid’s parties or whimsical cocktail soirees, they’ll bring a smile to everyone’s face. Make owl ears: With a ¾-inch round cutter, ...

DONNELLY FLATS — Po-po-po-po-po-po came the rapidly repeated low whistling. I recognized the sound immediately — the call of a northern boreal owl. These tiny Alaska owls begin calling now and their ...

Owl Species Three screech-owls are found in North America: eastern, western and whiskered. But about 22 screech-owl species ...

Meet Cricket the Barn Owl and why it’s important to ask trusted adults for help with big feelings. Meet Cricket the Barn Owl and learn why it’s important to ask trusted adults for help with big ...

Look whooo’s gone missing again! A popular barn owl with a history of wanderlust has once again gone AWOL from a Long Island Nature Center. Nebula, a 6-year-old captive-bred European barn owl, somehow ...

Lizards and owls are some of the animal species that can help us to better understand hearing loss in humans, according to new research. "These animals, just like human beings, emit sound from their ...

Last week my friend and Map Lab co-conspirator Betsy Mason wrote about her love of geologic maps. These maps have crazy colors and patterns that indicate different kinds of rocks, and you can learn a ...

A good friend recently sent me the link to an article entitled Birds are ‘winged words.' She knew I would love this read and I think Karrie will enjoy my article (and thoughts) on the barred owl, a ...