I WONDER - Can Owls Live In The Desert?

The burrowing owl is unique among owls, being active during the day and living underground. These owls use burrows for shelter and raising their young, often repurposing burrows made by other animals, showcasing ecological recycling.

How does the lifestyle of the burrowing owl differ from most other owls?

• It is diurnal and lives in trees.

• It is nocturnal and lives in trees.

• It is diurnal and lives underground.

• It is nocturnal and lives underground.

What is one of the main benefits of the burrows for burrowing owls?

• They provide a cool refuge from the heat.

• They serve as a refuge from predators.

• They offer a warm environment.

• They provide a place to hunt.

What is a unique feature of the burrowing owl's habitat?

• They build nests in trees.

• They live in urban areas.

• They live in water.

• They inhabit underground burrows.

Why do burrowing owls often use burrows made by other animals?

• To demonstrate ecological recycling.

• To find more food.

• To escape from predators.

• To avoid building their own burrows.

Which animals' burrows do burrowing owls commonly inhabit?

• Moles and voles

• Prairie dogs and ground squirrels

• Rabbits and foxes

• Snakes and lizards