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Name: Savannah
Status: other
Grade: 4-5
Location: OR
Country: USA
Date: Summer 2011
Question:
Why are snowy owls eyes large and yellow?


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Owls have huge eyes to help them see in the dark. Owls come out at night (meaning they are nocturnal) and hunt for mice and other small animals in the dark. Their huge eyes help them to have night vision! Different kinds of owls have different colors of eyes, it all depends on the species.

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