urban wildlife

A year with Flaco, the most famous owl in the world’ in the concrete jungle

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A year with Flaco, the most famous owl in the world' in the concrete jungle

Flaco, an Eurasian Eagle Owl, escaped from Central Park Zoo, and his freedom became the middle of enchantment for the humans of New York. The free flight of this huge and effective owl stuck the attention of the entire city, and soon humans began attempting to find him.A wonderful coincidence: author Jennifer Ackerman’s reaction. Famous bird writer Jennifer Ackerman found Flaco’s flight no less than a magical event. Coincidentally, a …

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Owl evades NYPD zookeepers at Central Park Zoo.

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Owl evades NYPD zookeepers at Central Park Zoo.

Giant European owl Flaco disappeared on Thursday from his Central Park Zoo enclosure because vandals destroyed it. Executive members at the zoo verified the destruction but also verified that Flaco remained uncaught. Central Park Zoo: Owl Flaco missing after vandalism, officials concerned Flaco disappeared on Thursday before being detected close to Fifth Avenue during Friday. Law enforcement from the New York Police Department attempted to seize him, but the suspect …

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