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April

I love Owls. There are around 200 different owl species.A group of owls is called a parliament.Owls can turn their heads as much as 270 degrees. Most owls hunt insects, small mammals and other birds.Barn owls can be recognized by their heart shaped face.Owls are farsighted, meaning they can’t see things close to their eyes clearly.Owls are very quiet in flight compared to other birds of prey.The color of owl’s feathers helps them blend into their environment.

Aye-ayes can be found only on the island of Madagascar. These rare animals may not look like primates at first glance, but they are related to chimpanzees, apes, and humans.Aye-ayes are dark brown or black and are distinguished by a bushy tail that is larger than their body. They also feature big eyes, slender fingers, and large, sensitive ears. Aye-ayes have pointed claws on all their fingers and toes except for their opposable big toes, which enable them to dangle from branches.Aye-ayes spend their lives in rain forest trees and avoid coming down to earth.Spend the day curled up in a ball-like nest of leaves and branches. The nests appear as closed spheres with single entry holes.