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DCAA "Almaty Zoo Park" of the Department of Culture and Archives of Almaty, 166 Esenberlin St., Almaty, 050007
Tel.: +7(701) 676-85-85
The Owl
The Red Book animal of Kazakhstan
Nutrition
Birds, small mammals
Habitat area
In the forests and forest-steppes of Eurasia and North Africa
Interesting facts:
  • An owl can turn its head 270 degrees, that is, make three quarters of a full turn.
  • Owls' eyes are completely motionless, which is why nature has given them such a mobile neck.
  • The owl is a strong bird of prey, it is able to lift heavy prey, such as a fox.
  • Owls hunt exclusively at night. At the same time, they fly silently.
  • Having met, the owls create a couple and remain faithful to each other for the rest of their lives.
  • Small baby owls are born weighing from 50 to 70 grams. The chicks are fed by their parents. During this period, it is dangerous to approach the owls — the female is desperately protecting her future offspring. At about the age of three months, the chicks can already fly, but they are still under the care of their parents.
  • Life expectancy can range from 20 to 50 years.