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 honours their presence in nature but also raises awareness about the threats they face.
Great grey owls in their nest, Finland
Today in History
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Misty mountain hop
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Copper Falls State Park, Wisconsin, USA
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Shark Awareness Day
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Black-winged stilts, France
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The largest gypsum dune field
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Chinstrap penguins
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Great Wall of China
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Jahangir Mahal, Orchha, Madhya Pradesh
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Preserving Alaskas natural beauty
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Spanning the soft sunlight
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Shark Awareness Day
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Peek-a-boo, I see you!
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Dunluce Castle, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
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The festival of breaking the fast
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There’s more to Pisa than leaning towers
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Tree frog, Costa Rica
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Fly me to the moon
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Home of the ‘world’s worst smelling food’?
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Spine-cheeked anemonefish
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Beauty by the bay
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A beacon in the golden light
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Temple of Hathor, Dendera Temple Complex, Qena, Egypt
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World Art Day
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Colourful beehives, Italy
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Berlin Cathedral and Museum Island, Berlin, Germany
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Wheatear, Peak District National Park, England
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Airavatesvara Temple at Darasuram, Tamil Nadu
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Palmyra Atoll National Wildlife Refuge
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Brown pelican, San Diego, California, United States
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Where the rainbow ends
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