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Weird World (wildlife): Unseen Rare Owl Makes First Public Appearance by DejiPlug(m): 7:51pm On Nov 16, 2021 |
Unseen Rare Owl Makes First Public Appearance in 150 years (photos)- IFLSCIENCE. The Shelley’s eagle owl (Bubo shelleyi) swooped back into the public eye after a 150-year hiatus, making its long-awaited reappearance in Ghana. The species, dubbed the “holy grail” of giant owls, has evidently been lurking in the shadows of African rainforests for the last 150 years, having not been formally sighted since the 1870s. Though large, these birds are well camouflaged for arboreal life and so it would still have been easy to miss. Thankfully, this particular individual didn’t go unnoticed by Dr Joseph Tobias from the Department of Life Sciences at Imperial College London, and freelance ecologist Dr Robert Williams, who managed to secure a fitting profile shot. “It was so large, at first we thought it was an eagle,” Dr Tobias said in a statement. “Luckily it perched on a low branch and when we lifted our binoculars our jaws dropped. There is no other owl in Africa’s rainforests that big." The photo was able to confirm the Shelley’s eagle owl’s identity owing to the bird exhibiting its characteristic features, which include distinctive black eyes, a yellow bill, and its enormous size. The species is currently considered to be vulnerable to extinction, with its key threats including habitat degradation due to human activity. With a population that’s estimated to sit at just a few thousand members, conservationists hope the owl’s latest appearance will motivate fresh efforts to save the species. The expression Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), is a globally accepted tool used by environmental experts to systematically assess the cause-effect relationship between development activities and environmental sustainability as man continues his widespread and almost unabated development of his immediate environment. Dr. Benard Omoyeni is the Author of the renowned EIA book titled: Principles and Application of Environmental Impact Assessment, a book that is widely circulated among the tertiary institutions of learning in Nigeria and accepted for sales on Amazon.com. 1 Like
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Re: Weird World (wildlife): Unseen Rare Owl Makes First Public Appearance by Myzubby(m): 7:55pm On Nov 16, 2021 |
if na my country dem for done shoot am post am for NL and dey go come blame sapa . |
Re: Weird World (wildlife): Unseen Rare Owl Makes First Public Appearance by ChiefSosa(m): 8:09pm On Nov 16, 2021 |
Owls are super scary. You won't understand until you see one, especially when they're turning their heads. Imagine seeing this particular owl in my compound...I will just move out. I may even relocate to another City. 3 Likes |
Re: Weird World (wildlife): Unseen Rare Owl Makes First Public Appearance by MRDEE01: 8:11pm On Nov 16, 2021 |
If seen at night it's a witch.
Ask village people.
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Re: Weird World (wildlife): Unseen Rare Owl Makes First Public Appearance by WoundedLamb: 8:26pm On Nov 16, 2021 |
Really? Owls are normally beautiful. This one is not. |
Re: Weird World (wildlife): Unseen Rare Owl Makes First Public Appearance by MRDEE01: 8:30pm On Nov 16, 2021 |
If seen at night it's a witch.
Ask village people.
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Re: Weird World (wildlife): Unseen Rare Owl Makes First Public Appearance by DICKstractor: 8:30pm On Nov 16, 2021 |
![]() I have a tender spot in my heart for animals that are considered creepy in Nigeria I'll like getting an owl and a cat for a pet. |
Re: Weird World (wildlife): Unseen Rare Owl Makes First Public Appearance by YeyeGbami: 8:52pm On Nov 16, 2021 |
Beautiful bird 1 Like |
Re: Weird World (wildlife): Unseen Rare Owl Makes First Public Appearance by blessedchild234(m): 6:58am On Nov 17, 2021 |
ChiefSosa:and big |
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