Fun Facts about Owls    [28-03-2009] - Today, there are over 150 kinds of owls in the world. - The Elf Owl is the smallest owl. It is about the size of a sparrow. It is found in the southwestern United States and Mexico. - Owls have the best hearing of all birds. - Owls are found all over the world except Antarctica. - Female owls are larger and heavier than males. - Most owls are active at night. They sleep during the day and wake up at night to hunt. - Owls usually hunt mice and other small mammals and insects. - Owls have good eyesight. They can see very well at night. - Owls make a variety of sounds. - Some countries regard the owl as a symbol of wisdom.     출처: 어린이 영자신문 키즈타임즈 (www.kidstimes.net)