Bat-eared Foxes are a species of fox that can be found in Africa. Two separate populations extend over 10 countries. Their fur is yellow/brown and they have black fur on their legs, tail, and face.
Endemic to Hispaniola, an island in the Caribbean, this owl can’t be found anywhere else in the world. It looks very similar to a Barn Owl but is darker in coloring. It stands about 12-13 inches tall, has a 9-11 inch wingspan, and weighs 9-18 ounces. It is the Ashy-Faced Owl.
You can find them almost anywhere, except for Australia and Antarctica. They’re members of the Mustelidae family – in fact, they’re the only members of that species that are serious swimmers. They are river otters and they are a keystone species.
Athene Noctua, are found in Europe, Asia, Africa, and New Zealand. They like habitats that are open, like farms, orchards, and quarries. They are cavity-dwellers, whether they are natural or manmade. They are the Little Owl.
The IUCN Red List is a list of species and their current standing in the wild. Threats to these species are evaluated and then they end up in one of seven categories.
They stand at 19-24 inches tall, with a wingspan of 10.5-15 inches long, and weigh 17-45 ounces. Their coloring comes in either a dark or light morph, but the lighter morph is more commonplace. They are the Ural Owl.
Within the UK, they’re found in England, Wales, and Scotland, but they aren’t found in Ireland, because they don’t travel across the water. They are the Tawny Owl and the subject of this OBDK Deep Dive.
Last week, we spoke about California Condors, their characteristics, and that they’re endangered. This week, we’ll go more in-depth about why they’re endangered and what efforts have been made to save the California Condor.
