Owls
7 birdwatching trips around the world for budding enthusiasts
What can save the desert's most tenacious birds? Tiny apartments.
These 5 species may vanish. If they do, we’re all in trouble.
Not just a mascot: The real owls of FAU are underdogs too.
How a zoo break-in changed the life of an owl called Flaco
This striking image won our ‘Pictures of the Year’ photo contest
Superb owls
How this owl detects prey hiding under mounds of snow
New owl species found—and it has a haunting screech
These ancient Dutch sunken roads hide stunning natural beauty
Owls
Despite massive effort, spotted owl populations at an all-time low
Owl wings may hold the key to turbulence-proof planes
The world’s biggest owl is endangered—but it’s not too late to save it
Rockefeller, the viral stowaway Christmas tree owl, flies free
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