Nature & Wildlife
Natural lights in nature come in two familiar forms: bioluminescence and fluorescence. They differ primarily by their light source: bioluminescence is a chemical reaction within an organism that creates its own light, while fluorescence is a physical process where an organism or object absorbs external light and reemits it.
Nature & Wildlife
Eyes are our primary sensory organs, allowing us to perceive about 80% of incoming information, to navigate safely and to perform daily tasks like reading and work, while also acting as vital indicators for our overall physical health. They’re also central to our nonverbal communication.
Nature & Wildlife
With the end of October near and Halloween decorations almost everywhere you look, you might be wondering why certain animals are so often featured as we approach the spookiest holiday. Why do plastic owls decorate lawns, and fake bats hang from every nook and cranny?
Nature & Wildlife
Every Friday, we choose our favorite photo of the week from our Wildlife Photo of the Day website. This week we chose a Pallid Scoops Owl in Bahrain. Photographer Vinodsomasekhara Pillai Caught this hidden owl from his house garden in Bahrain. Have you taken some amazing wildlife photos during your travels?
Nature & Wildlife
Every Friday, we choose our favorite photo of the week from our Wildlife Photo of the Day website. This week we chose two great horned owls in Canada! Photographer John Krampl got this amazing shot while driving a country road in Alberta, Ontario. Have you taken some amazing wildlife photos during your travels?
Nature Photography
Every Friday, we choose our favorite photo of the week from our Wildlife Photo of the Day website. This week we chose a photo of a family of Barred Owls. Photographer Jerry Nanson got this shot while photographing in Texas. Have you taken some amazing wildlife photos during your travels?
Videos
The silent flight of owls is pure beauty and grace in motion. In fact, in order to lessen the noise levels of airplanes, aeronautics designers are studying owl feathers for potential applications. But that’s not the only thing that is truly amazing about these birds. Their hearing is exceptional.
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With their piercing stares, heads that turn almost 360 degrees and nocturnal lives, owls have become a universal symbol for spookiness. A hoot is often the only hint you’ll have that an owl is near, which can make their covert presence even scarier. And, in the dark, they hunt prey.
Nature Photography
Every Friday, we choose our favorite photo of the week from our Wildlife Photo of the Day website. This week we selected a family of owls in Pennsylvania. Photographer William Friggle has been visiting this owl for four years, and each year she has new babies to photograph.
Nature Photography
Every Friday, we choose our favorite photo of the week from our Wildlife Photo of the Day website. This week we chose a regular dinner-time visitor. Photographer John Ferris says Sidney, as this barred owl has been nicknamed, arrives most evenings and poses for photo shoots.
Nature Photography
Every Friday, we choose our favorite photo of the week from our Wildlife Photo of the Day website. This week we chose an owl in Illinois. Photographer Stan Kirschner captured this intense stare of an Eastern-screech owl. Have you taken some amazing wildlife photos during your travels?
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Halloween and owls have a long and storied history with each other. It’s thought that the connection may have been forged around ancient Halloween bonfires. As nocturnal hunters of bats, owls would often be seen in the light of the flames as they flew low, searching for food.
