From the fictional Hedwig in the Harry Potter series, to those that live wild and free, the snowy owl is one of the most captivating species of owl in the world.
The trade union umbrella organization DGB has called for a longer break than the typical 30 minutes for lunch, as is common in Mediterranean countries. Last month, Germany recorded its highest-ever June temperatures.
A critically endangered Sumatran orangutan has given birth in New Orleans to a healthy male baby, the Audubon Zoo said on Monday – but a twin male died in the womb. Twelve-year-old Menari gave birth to the first baby without trouble on Christmas Eve and mothered him appropriately but had problems after that, the zoo said.