Hunting with a barn owl

The barn owl has many adaptations to help it hunt its prey, which is mainly made up of rodents such as mice, rats and voles. The barn owl’s hearing is among the most sensitive of any animal ever tested, which means it can hunt in complete darkness, relying on nothing but sound. However, its eyes are also twice as sensitive to light as human eyes, helping it to see better in the dark. The owl’s feathers are very soft and have a special shape that doesn’t disturb the air. This allows it to fly in near silence, listening for the h tiny movements off its prey.…

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