Athene comes from “Athena,” the name of the Greek goddess associated with the owl. The Latin cunicularus means “little miner.” DESCRIPTION: Adult burrowing owls are from about seven to 10 inches in ...

The Cape Coral Wildlife Trust now owns 81 lots in the city, which is second only to Jacksonville in terms of geographic size.

The burrowing owl isn't your average owl: It doesn't live in trees, and it's not nocturnal. It makes its nest underground — usually in abandoned rodent burrows — and is active both day and night. But ...

The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin has been home to a nesting pair of great horned owls for over 10 years, and Athena, the female owl, has been named the Owl Ambassador of the City ...