Posts Tagged ‘owl’

Mr. Owl

From a very young age, I’ve always been fascinated with the owl. It is a Bird of Prey but looks so approachable and regal. The dichotomy of a Bird of Prey being epitomized in many cartoons and children shows as a cuddly wise old buddy belies its steely hunting skills.

The owl’s wide round face is designed as a sort of satellite dish, allowing it to funnel in noises from great distances and tune its hearing onto possible prey. This same trait enables the owl to catch prey sitting several inches beneath packed snow. It is a creature simply designed to hunt and kill.

The video below encapsulates this fascinating bird in all its glory and at its most magnificent. We find it breathtakingly beautiful and we hope that you are equally impressed.

Science & Nature

As science enthusiasts, we want our readers to enjoy all that our universe has to offer. From Black Holes to Barn Owls, our articles will bring you into worlds from varying and unusual perspectives.