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agriculture, barn owls, biology, crops, ecology, economy, farming, fruit, money, nuts, pest control, sugar cane, sustainability, wine - September 30, 2020

At your next happy hour, be sure to thank barn owls!

Barn owls are great at pest control for anyone who works in agriculture. They take care of rodent populations that damage plants by eating the bark or the roots. But, specifically, what are some of the crops they protect?

Hiding in plain sight is the key to an owl's survival.

Camouflage is an adaptation that allows animals to blend in with their surroundings. It’s a key to survival for both predators and prey.

What do owls eat?

Barn owls love voles. You’re likely to find vole bones when you dissect owl pellets. But have you ever wondered about voles themselves? What they look like, where they live, what they eat?

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canidae, canids, canines, dogs, pets, wolves - September 23, 2020

What’s the difference between your dog and a wolf?

Scientists can’t seem to fully agree on when they became the domesticated, adorable companions we love so much. Some think there was one domestication event, some think there were multiple, and others think they “self domesticated”.

Regardless of when and how they found their way into our hearts and onto our couches, it’s clear that our cuddle buddies are pretty different from their wolf counterparts. But how?

Now's a good time for a surprise gift, right?

In Harry Potter, there isn’t much information presented about Harry’s owl, other than her magical ability to carry letters for him to pretty much anywhere. So let’s dive into what snowy owls are actually like.

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At your next happy hour, be sure to thank barn owls!

Hiding in plain sight is the key to an owl's survival.

What do owls eat?

What’s the difference between your dog and a wolf?

Now's a good time for a surprise gift, right?

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