ナショナルジオグラフィックのインスタグラム(natgeo) - 9月22日 23時56分

Video by @Joel Sartore | This beautiful European barn owl was rescued and rehabilitated in Italy by Il Futuro della Biodiversita Locale in Italy. This owl’s rescuers suspected that she had accidentally consumed poisoned prey and was nearing death upon her arrival at the rehabilitation center. Every hour she received medication and meals until she was healthy again. Eventually, she became strong enough to safely be released back into the wild.
Barn owls are the most widespread of any owl species, thriving on six continents and on many islands. This bird’s ghostly appearance, eerie call, and habit of roosting in places like church belfries and abandoned buildings has provoked a lot of negative superstition. However, since barn owls prey mainly on rats and mice, their presence has actually proven to be quite beneficial for some. Barn owls have very soft feathers, which help them fly silently while on the hunt. Their ears are lopsided on the sides of their heads, one higher than the other, which helps them to triangulate the sound made by prey, and detect its exact location, even in total darkness.
Il Futuro della Biodiversita Locale’s goal is to collect, rehabilitate and release animals back into the wild. Since late 2016 they’ve collected over 300 animals and released more than 80. The organization involves teenagers in the release of the recuperated animals to help them become aware of the importance of caring for the environment. For more about this conservation program, follow @ilfuturodellabiodiversita and @greenteenteam.
In order to help save the lives of barn owls near you, always use chemical-free, non-toxic rodent control.
Check out @Joel Sartore to see an image of another barn owl and learn more about these majestic creatures.
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