Owls take advantage of Unaware Rats

Learn the tactics of how an owl hunts unaware rats

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Vision

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Vision

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Hearing

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Hearing

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Flight

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Flight

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Hunting Technique Scavenger relies on scavenging for food

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Hunting Technique

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Prey Detection

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Prey Detection

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Owls take advantage of Unaware Rats

Owls take advantage of Unaware Rats

Learn the tactics of how an owl hunts unaware rats

Vision

Vision

Poor eyesight, limited vision in low-light conditions

Hearing

Hearing

Flight

Flight

Hunting Technique Scavenger relies on scavenging for food

Hunting Technique

Prey Detection

Prey Detection

There's still more to learn about these fantastic beasts!

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