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Snowy owl
Bubo scandiacus
Meet the animal
Life as a snowy owl
Snowy owls hunt across open Arctic tundra and may travel south when food is scarce.
Amazing adaptation
Built to survive
White feathers provide camouflage, while feathered legs and feet protect against the cold.
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Surprising fact
Unlike many owls, snowy owls often hunt during daylight.