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The barn owl is set to be released from the Chintimini Wildlife Center this summer after more than 50 days in care.
For years, people assumed sharks were the silent type, but that’s not true, and they aren’t alone when it comes to creatures ...
Wendy Carter, organiser of the Trust’s competition, said: “A big thanks to everyone who entered their photographs for the calendar competition this year. It is always a pleasure to see the natural ...
The photos taken by the 12 winners will feature in the 2026 Worcestershire Wildlife Trust Calendar with a heron photo the ...
Discover how barn owls nesting in the Sasol Library at the University of the Free State are not just charming residents but pivotal players in urban wildlife conservation.
With the imminent release of a review into the risks of rodent bait in Australia, an award-winning initiative uses barn owls as a natural alternative to controlling rats and mice on farms.
As the sun sets and most of the natural world falls into slumber, owls rise to claim the night. These mysterious, wide-eyed birds are the masters of darkness — moving silently through moonlit forests ...
Feathers to factories: New owl-inspired aerogel cuts car engine noise by 58% Owls are silent flyers because their feathers and soft skin naturally dampen sound.
If you’ve seen an owl fly, you probably didn’t hear a thing. That’s because their skin and feathers dampen sound by absorbing high- and low-frequency flight noise. Inspired by this natural ...
If you've seen an owl fly, you probably didn't hear a thing. That's because their skin and feathers dampen sound by absorbing high- and low-frequency flight noise.