The notion of owls as wise birds has its roots in Ancient Greece and mythology. "Owls have enthralled humanity for centuries, earning a reputation for wisdom that persists into modern society," said ...

With a face as round as the first letter of its name and a stance as upright as the last—along with human-like features and a haunting cry—the owl has a mystical, mythical perch in the imagination.

In “The Sleep of Reason Produces Monsters” (1799), a famous engraving by Francisco Goya, we see a human figure asleep at a desk, his head resting heavily on his arms, surrounded by swarms of owls and ...

“What an Owl Knows,” by Jennifer Ackerman, is peppered with fascinating facts, photos and superlatives. By Jennifer Szalai When you purchase an independently reviewed book through our site, we earn an ...

Carl Safina, a professor at Stony Brook University, is the author of Alfie and Me: What Owls Know, What Humans Believe Five years ago someone found a baby owl, near-death, on their lawn. The wildlife ...

Owls set my head a‑whirr with questions. Why do they wield such a hold on the human imagination? They have a reputation for wisdom, but are they smart? Do they act by instinct alone, or are they ...

Language learning app Duolingo has long-been known for silly marketing tactics, all surrounding their cute, mischievous, green owl mascot Duo the Owl. The app’s latest attempt to turn heads is making ...

Sunday night was the Super Bowl, in which the Kansas City Chiefs topped the San Francisco 49ers 25-22 in overtime. But it was also a night for Superb Owls. The meme Superb Owl, an obvious typo for ...

On February 2, 2022, vandals cut a hole in Flaco’s stainless steel mesh enclosure, and this now-famous owl who had been on display in the Central Park since 2010, made his escape. Having been raised ...