We’re officially in the dog days of summer, but it’s not just canines who are feeling the heat. Animals everywhere are looking for ways to cool off, from elephants seeing out water holes to pigs ...
Fun fact: Almost all owls have eyes that are proportionately large to their heads for increased visibility during low-light hours, but the Great Gray Owl's peepers are especially big—roughly the size ...
Who wants to see an owl? Who wants to hear an owl? Who wants to build homes for an owl? Who? Who? Who? One of the best ways to do that is to build an owl nesting box, and it's easier than you might ...
Editor's note: This story was originally published in 2023. We are republishing it as part of our winter coverage. Who wants to see an owl? Who wants to hear an owl? Who wants to build homes for an ...
Arizona is home to a diverse array of owl species, each with its own unique characteristics and adaptations. One of the most notable owl species in Arizona is the great horned owl. With their large ...
In my last column, I mentioned a just-for-fun goal of seeing or hearing 25 bird species in my yard in 2024 before the first day of spring. I came up just short, and one unexpected miss was Great ...
Bárbara Freitas receives funding from FCT-Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia, Portugal. Forever Príncipe Conservation Alliance (from Africa’s Eden), National Geographic Society (Early career grant - ...
Arizona is home to a diverse array of owl species, each with its own unique characteristics and adaptations. One of the most notable owl species in Arizona is the great horned owl. With their large ...
Quick Take Owls are nocturnal, sleeping during the day and hunting at night. Owls typically sleep roughly 10 to 12 hours ...