5 . Pop Culture
We’ve come a long way since Mr. Owl was introduced in Winnie the Pooh as the wise, old, prudent sir that lived next door to his boisterous group of friends. Owls are beginning to shed their symbol of a mere wisecrack, and developing a spot in the 21 century. Just to name a few places owls are adorned; every Harry Potter movie that’s been made, quirky fashion designers and their hoards of hipster teenagers, and Drake, who aside from promoting his music through sweatshirts with an Athena owl figure. “OVO” happens to be coming up strong in pop culture lately and if you hadn’t noticed, I’d suggest relocating away from the rock you live under.
4 . Good Luck
In some culture, Owls were rumored to bring good fortune. According to a legend from Afghanistan, owls were an aid to humans during times of little food and rest. They provided a way to start fires, keep warm and eat.
3 . Ninja’s of the Animal Kingdom
Owl’s remind me of cheetahs in the savannah; stealthily stalking its prey, waiting for the right moment to attack, then quietly coming in for the kill. These birds were born to hunt. They’re completely self sufficient, and given the right habitat and source of food, can survive for up to 35 years.
2 . Natural Pilots
Owls are excellent fliers. For inspiration on improvement to aircraft technology, engineers refer to the wings of an owl for noise reduction and energy efficiency. Geoffrey Lilley is a profession at the University of Southampton in England that specializes in the comparison between owl and aeronautic flight. Under his direction, NASA lead an investigation to discover an aircraft of owl influence. The conclusion was made to adopt characteristics of owl wings into the wings of modern aircraft’s to control noise and fuel costs; increasing revenue and frequency of take offs.
1 . Come on. Look at that face.
Whether or not you like animals, no one can deny that owls are good lookin’ birds. They look majestic, distinguished and have a face you can trust and fear to disturb. Their faces demand respect, but for a sliver of time we can’t help but adore and be amused by the silly antics of owls.
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