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As FAU grows, its beloved mascot the burrowing owl has fewer places to call home
The Florida burrowing owl is a threatened species. Conservationists, students and faculty think Florida Atlantic University ...
Florida Atlantic dorm construction leaves its mascot - the burrowing owl - with fewer homes
Despite pleas from FAU students and faculty, the school is moving forward with the construction of a dorm that will displace ...
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NATURAL HISTORY
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 ...
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Florida Atlantic dorm construction leaves its mascot - the burrowing owl - with fewer homes
Florida Atlantic University received a permit to relocate burrowing owls from the construction site of a new residence hall. Although the owl population on campus has increased, there are concerns ...