When most birds take flight, their wingbeats cause a ruckus; this is typically a repetitive ‘swooshing’ noise generated by the rushing air that gets pushed by the gliding animal’s wings. Barn owls, on ...

Nocturnal animals use a variety of senses as they hunt at night. For many, hearing has become the dominant sense. In the case of barn owls, their hearing has been enhanced thanks to the asymmetrical ...

One of the most elusive and mysterious owls of Ohio is the barn owl (Tyto alba). This very large predator, measuring 16 inches long with a wingspan of 3 ½ feet, has a heart-shaped face, large dark ...

STANFORD, Calif. ­ Early experiences don t just change what an animal learns and remembers; these experiences can shape the structure and function of the adult brain. Things that an animal learns ...