Silent hunters of the night sky, owls are among the most intriguing creatures in the animal kingdom. Their ability to turn their heads up to 270 degrees—combined with silent flight and exceptional night vision—showcases their remarkable adaptations. With over 200 species found across the globe, these birds contribute to ecological balance and are deeply woven into cultural traditions. Celebrated annually on August 4, International Owl Awareness Day not only honors their presence in nature but also raises awareness about the threats they face.
Great gray owls in their nest, Finland
Today in History
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Happy Mother’s Day
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Big dreams require a big sleigh
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Incense making, Vietnam
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A light on National Hispanic Heritage Month
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Bernina Pass, Graubünden, Switzerland
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Flocking together in the Antarctic
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Storm rolls over the grasslands
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Goliath heron in Kruger National Park, South Africa
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The Alhambra in Granada, Spain
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Ancient art in the Amazon
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Autumn in the cypress swamp
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Waiting for winter
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A night on the (ghost) town
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Birds of a feather
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Jane’s Carousel delights
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From garden to table?
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Aerial view of Plaza Mayor, Madrid, Spain
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Remembering the Velvet Revolution
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Womens History Month
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Giving Tuesday
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Muskoxen in Dovre-Sunndalsfjella National Park, Norway
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Rock House in Hocking Hills State Park, Ohio
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Let the harvest begin
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World Art Day
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Oh, to sleep under the northern lights
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National Gardening Week
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Celebrating 54 years of Capitol Reef National Park
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White dunes, blue lagoons
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International Sloth Day
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Misool Island, Indonesia
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