Nocturnal and known for their large eyes and distinctive hoot, owls are beautiful birds. But how long do owls live, and what ...

Noppadol Paothong “Watch your pets!” That was the message ... to be on the lookout for great horned owls, one of the largest and most distinctive species in North America.

Cats, small dogs, pet birds (outside in their cages for ... the great horned owl. There are 10 species of owls that call Santa Barbara County home, and all of them prey on the same animals as ...

And remember, in nature, these birds generally live a solitary life, with most species preferring ... form with a nasty odor. Owls might seem small in comparison to pets such as cats and dogs ...

Offline, however, the situation is different. Many owl species are now considered endangered and are wild animals. That’s why, for example, they are not allowed to be kept as pets in Germany. Animal ...

some larger owl species, such as great horned owls, have been known to prey on small dogs or cats, especially if the pet is left unattended outdoors during the evening or night. However ...

California wildlife policymakers have opted to protect the diminutive Western burrowing owl as they consider listing the rapidly declining species as endangered or threatened. The state Fish and ...

Because barred owls are aggressive hunters, removing them also could help other West Coast species that they've been preying on such as salamanders and crayfish, said Tom Wheeler, director of the ...