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The 10 Cutest Baby Owls on the Web

Cameron Simcik — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 16:05:12 +0000

We’ve gotta cut to the chase on this one– they’re fluffy, tiny and oh-so-irresistably adorable. It’s baby owl time, y’all! Are we borderline obsessed with miniature animals? Yes. But who cares, when they come in such a charming little package?! See, few things in this world can cheer you up the way these wide-eyed tiny [...]

12 Baby Animals You Didn't Know Were Adorable

Cameron Simcik — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 15:44:07 +0000

When it comes to showcasing adorably tiny animals, we usually stick to puppies or kittens or the occasional piglets with people clothes. It's just a standard go-to that never fails to brighten our days or make us "aww!" for hours. Of course these furballs are great and all, but did you know there's a whole other world out there of small animals? Ones you've probably never seen in miniature form?

10 Owls Who Are Happy About Marijuana Legalization Passing

Cameron Simcik — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 19:14:27 +0000

There have been a lot of crazy things happening in America recently. Obama just got elected for a second term and a guy magically came back to life after dying mid-voting, for example. That’s some pretty exciting stuff if you ask us.But perhaps the most surprising happening probably has Mr. Beezow Doo-Doo Zopittybop-Bop-Bop high on extra happiness [...]

Bob the Owl Is Going for the Animal Olympic Gold in London

Nick Romano — Sun, 22 Jul 2012 14:00:32 +0000

It looks like everyone in London is getting into the Olympic spirit. Bob, for one, is in the middle of training for the track and field portion of his hometown's annual athletic competition that will coincide with the Olympic Games. And by the way, Bob is a burrowing owl and his home is the ZSL London Zoo.

Is a Huge Baby Owl and Dog the Oddest Animal Pairing You've Ever Seen?

Donald Deane — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 15:37:54 +0000

In what may be the strangest pairing yet, a gigantic baby owl named Louise pets a lovable dog named Annie in this adorable video. Annie shows remarkable restraint as the bird pecks and claws at her, but eventually the owl realizes the dog won’t pet back and walks away. [via BuzzFeed]

Owls Finally Get the Spotlight to Show Off Their Cuteness

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 17:32:50 +0000

We told you owls are the new animals to watch out for! Since these birds are first associated with mental clarity and good judgement, they don’t always get credit for being the fine-looking animals that they are. This video should help remedy that oversight. [via The Daily What]

Smiling Owl Found In the Wild

Danny Gallagher — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 22:23:31 +0000

The snowy owl might be on the endangered species list, but a cute new photograph of the majestic bird could make even the most ardent supporter of logging crack a smile. Photographer Tim Man was hiking in the wintry, picturesque lands of the Olympic National Park in Washington when he came across the bird in [...]

Harry Potter's Snowy Owl Is Suddenly Popping Up All Over America

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 16:30:42 +0000

Snowy owls, the white-feathered birds who were made popular by Hedwig, Harry Potter‘s loyal companion and courier, are suddenly appearing in the Northern United States in record numbers. Experts say it is typical for some snowy owls to migrate south from their Arctic home about every three to four winters. But they have never seen so many [...]

Does This Owl Sound Like a Dog? [VIDEO]

Donald Deane — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 22:45:46 +0000

In this clip, an owl suffers an apparent identity crisis and barks repeatedly like a dog while amused zoo-goers look on. Bad dog! Er…owl. To be fair, the animal is actually a Barking Owl, a species native to Australia that can make sounds ranging from barking dog noises to intense woman-like screams. (Basically, it is [...]

Watch an Owl Fly Majestically in Slow Motion [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 04:02:27 +0000

Owls look about ten times more majestic when you watch them fly in slow motion HD. Don’t believe us? Watch below. [via Fark]

Owl Enthusiast Hoots and Cradles Baby Owls [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 18:17:48 +0000

This fellow loosely cradles four baby owls in his arms and howls along with them. Watch below as this owl whisperer hoots along with his babies. [via Say OMG]

Obedient Pet Owl Wears a Halloween Costume [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 14:27:40 +0000

A very well-trained owl gets into the spirit of the season, dressing up like a a jack o' lantern for Halloween at his owner's insistence.