This is truly such a special treat. Of course, it seems like the person giving the owl a cuddle is most likely a trained professional. It's probably best not to try and give an owl a hug in the wild.

The actions of the owl suggest it's nesting or pre-breeding, he said. The good news is that this is seasonal, so the owl may eventually move on or quit being so territorial. "It's not like forever.

Photo: EcoSolutions. Long-term conservation efforts were celebrated in the Cradle of Humankind when two barn owls were successfully ringed from an owl box that has been in use for nearly a decade.

A video posted to social media in October 2024 allegedly depicted the flight of a female snowy owl and her chicks. A post on Threads shared the video and said, "A snowy Owl mother flying with her ...

The owl was spotted in Huron County, Michigan, with an orange-red coloring. Scientists aren't sure why the owl looks that way; their theories range from genetic mutation to the chemical staining idea.

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Time to update the bucket list. This is the coolest thing we've ever seen. They never tell you that hugging an owl is an option, but now that we know it's possible we want to dream big.

Time to update the bucket list. This is the coolest thing we've ever seen. They never tell you that hugging an owl is an option, but now that we know it's possible we want to dream big.

This is truly such a special treat. Of course, it seems like the person giving the owl a cuddle is most likely a trained professional. It's probably best not to try and give an owl a hug in the wild.