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Why do owls inhabit cemeteries? Researchers crack the mystery
August 27, 2022 3:25 pm
To investigate the cause behind the uncomfortable link of the nocturnal bird with human death, researchers from Pune University's Department of Environmental Sciences, KEM hospital and Ela foundation recently undertook a pilot survey of 57 cemeteries in Pune district.
16 owl species commonly trafficked in country: WWF India
August 06, 2021 2:18 pm
All owl species in India are protected under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, making poaching, trade, or any other form of exploitation a punishable offence.
What a Hoot
January 13, 2014 4:10 pm
Don’t give owls a bad name. They’re sweet dumpy looking birds with golden eyes, who believe in free love.
Black magic is killing India's owls: Report
November 05, 2010 10:58 am
Superstition holds that the various body parts of owls have medicinal,occult healing properties
Sleepy hollow
June 13, 2010 3:14 am
At Kiran Chhokars house at New Friends Colony,be prepared to be greeted by owls. Shelves on every room in the house are graced by figures of owls. Wherever I am,Im always looking for owls, says Kiran Chhokar,59,who has a collection of over 500 owl figures.
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