Owls - and why we need to give a hoot

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In days of old owls were often viewed as being the harbingers of bad luck – a myth that persists in some cultures today - nothing could be further from the truth. As birds of prey, they perform some vital functions for mankind and should be protected at all costs.

29 Aug English South Africa Nature · Nature

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