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How far can an owl turn its head?
5 minutes Posted Jul 16, 2024 at 8:00 am.
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Owls are amazing. Most are nocturnal and hunt at night. They have incredible eyesight. And a group of them is called a parliament! One of our listeners was wondering how far they can turn their heads around. We asked Lauren Smith from the Owl Research Institute to help us find the answer.


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