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Snowy owl
Bird
A large, white owl that hunts during the day in the continuous light of the Arctic summer.
💡 Fun Facts
- Unlike most owls, they are diurnal, meaning they hunt during the daytime.
- The males are almost entirely white, while females and juveniles have dark spots for camouflage on the tundra.
- They heavily rely on lemmings for food and will lay more eggs in years when lemmings are plentiful.