There's no animal quite like the mysterious and magical owl. Owls can be found on every continent on the planet (save Antarctica), and for thousands of years, many humans have revered—and sometimes ...

The elf owl, the smallest owl in the world, inhabits the deserts of the southwestern US and Mexico. Measuring 12-14 cm and weighing 35-55 grams, it is a proficient predator, hunting insects and small ...

Melissa Breyer was Treehugger’s senior editorial director before moving to Martha Stewart. Her writing and photography have been featured in The New York Times, The Guardian, National Geographic, ...