Owls are wise, mysterious, and beautiful creatures. We love their appearance, their personality and the mystery of their night time adventures. Owls also make the perfect subject for crafts for kids.

Fun fact: Almost all owls have eyes that are proportionately large to their heads for increased visibility during low-light hours, but the Great Gray Owl's peepers are especially big—roughly the size ...

Jaymi Heimbuch is a writer and photographer specializing in wildlife conservation, technology, and food. She is the author of "The Ethiopian Wolf: Hope at the Edge of Extinction." Owls have been part ...