The bird weighed in at a “rather chunky” 245 grams, according to the rescuers, which is about a third heavier than a female owl of this species should be. “She was unable to fly effectively ...

Apart from these differences, and larger size, the northern flying squirrel resembles the southern. Adults are 250-298 mm (10-11.7 in) in total length, and weigh 75-125 g (2.6-4.4 oz). The range is ...

A popular symbol of the decline of Northwest forests, the medium-sized, chocolatey-brown northern spotted owl depends on the old-growth forests that once stretched in an unbroken ribbon from Alaska to ...

FEEDING: Flying squirrels are a favorite treat of northern spotted owls living in Washington and Oregon, while further south, dusky-footed wood rats are the delicacy of choice. Other prey species ...