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Snowy owl

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Snowy Owl
Snowy Owl

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.