Newly Described Owl Species Looks Like a Meme and Sounds Like a Squeaky Toy

‘Eep’ Owl

The Príncipe owl’s genetic code diverged enough to be distinguishable from other owls in its genus. And its call went from a haunting, shrill bark to a softer, cutesy peep.

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Googly eyes are apparently one of a gull's biggest fears.

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One of seven mummified cheetahs preserved in a laboratory.

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Why miss a single second of your local birds' feeding frenzy?

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