The elf owl is the smallest of its kind, only 5 to 7 inches tall. Compare that to the tallest owl — the great gray — which can grow to a height of 2 to 3 feet.

Owls are wise, mysterious, and beautiful creatures. We love their appearance, their personality and the mystery of their night time adventures. Owls also make the perfect subject for crafts for kids.

Forget the treetops—a burrowing owl nests underground. Some use the dens of other animals. Find out what these owls eat and ...

Guest columnist Morgan Paskert is on staff at the Lake Erie Nature & Science Center. Owls are some of the most fascinating creatures in Ohio. Their mysterious nature, charismatic expressions and ...

Young primary pupils enjoyed a day of great owl stories at a special World Book Day event took place at Oranmore Library, ...

Melissa Breyer was Treehugger’s senior editorial director before moving to Martha Stewart. Her writing and photography have been featured in The New York Times, The Guardian, National Geographic, ...

The tiny burrowing owl is a unique specimen among owls in many ways. One of the few owls that is active during the day, it lives in burrows in the ground sometimes made by squirrels and prairie dogs.

BENNINGTON — Author Dianne Sunda’s Snowy Owl is back with a familiar menagerie of magical animal friends for another adventure — this time in nearby Williamstown, Mass. “The Christmas Quest — A Snowy ...

This easy owl craft can be pulled together with things you already have on hand. Just gather some plates and scraps of fabric, and check out the tutorial on Happy Hooligans. Basic sewing skills and ...