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HOW OWLS HUNT

nown as a symbol of wisdom and intellect, owls are some of the most clued-up killers in the animal kingdom. The majority of owls are nocturnal ambush hunters. Waiting perched on a low branch or fence post, owls use their amazing sight and hearing to locate prey, such as small mammals, before quickly swooping to the ground to snatch them up, or grabbing flying prey, such as insects or small birds,

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