Some, like owls, have very large eyes that they use to collect lots of light. They also use their other senses to gather information about their surroundings. Humans, on the other hand, have put a lot of effort into creating portable, often artificial light sources, from torches to light ...
Barn owls are one example of an animal that partially migrates [source: Bolen]. Animals that live in mountainous areas may use altitudinal migration. Instead of traveling long distances, they move to lower altitudes when winter snow hits the upper mountains. Some spotted owls do this, while ...
Owls and other nocturnal (night-time) animals can see at night when it is too dark for us. However, we do not know what animals actually see. We do know that they have very sharp vision. Scientists recently discovered the first animal that can see some colors under very dim lighting. I...
I love the solitude, the empty streets, the dark windows, the bright moon, the stillness of the night. The night creatures, the crickets, frogs, foxes, owls. I like it in the rain. I like it in the snow, the wind, the heat, the cold. It’s mine. ...
Tobe responded with untoward kindness by offering gifts from his saddlebags, while countless mutual ear rubs, claw comparisons, group yowls, and merriment was had by all. Soon however, my new Canis Lupus and Rufus friends were ready to depart to more important wolf matters (perhaps to fight...
We like the ease of being able to make our own breakfasts, snacks and drinks, and to have a separate living area for night owls/early risers! We also made sandwiches to take into the parks which saved money as park food is expensive. I would recommend not trying to do too much. ...
If you’ve never seen a duck penis before, have a look at the infamous video above. That long corkscrew belongs to a Muscovy duck, and it’s typical of the group. Some ducks have helical penises that are longer than their entire bodies. But forget the he