Snowy owls, bubo scandiacus, are one of the largest owls in the world. They are 20 to 27 inches (50 to 68 centimeters) long and stand 27 inches (68 centimeters) tall. Their wingspan is an impressive 4.2 to 5.5 feet (1.2 to 1.6 meters) and they weigh 2.4 to 6.5 pounds (1.1 to 3 kilograms). ...
Owls are around, scarily, eerily silent in the dark. Nocturnal creatures watch while we sleep, not seen and seldom heard. On a recent spooky night though, two owls made their presence known in the dark of my own back yard. In the middle of night, as I was drifting off into twilight sleep, I heard ...
When I was a child, I used to hate city zoos. Most city zoos were basically strings of animal cages with miserable looking animals milling around aimlessly. I felt so very sorry for the animals, many of whom looked as if they had been crying. Thankfully, zoos are evolving into wonderfully open fresh air venues. ...
Are you planning on introducing your Pre-K students to owls this year? Maybe you just want to include the feathered creatures in an “O” themed unit. Either way, you may find one of the following ideas suitable: Bulletin Board Set-Up Why not start the unit by decorating your classroom’s wall with a colorful “O is ...
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