Owls are often associated with different myths and fascinations in various cultures. The nocturnal bird of prey is perhaps most well-known for its ties to Greek mythology, in which it is the ...

Athene comes from “Athena,” the name of the Greek goddess associated with the owl. The Latin cunicularus means “little miner.” DESCRIPTION: Adult burrowing owls are from about seven to 10 inches in ...

6. In Western culture, owls are synonymous with knowledge and wisdom. This is largely considered to be a result of Greek mythology: Athena, the goddess of wisdom, is consistently portrayed ...

Follow the fortunes of a Scottish puffin colony across the 2019 breeding season, with Emily Knight & Becky Ripley. In Western culture, owls are associated with wisdom – from depictions in ...

The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin has been home to a nesting pair of great horned owls for over 10 years, and ...