Barn Owls on the Hunt
Learn how Karen Gallardo Cruz uses GPS to track the hunting habits of the American barn owl–and the impacts of human noise.
What's Included In This Free Event
- Interactive session with Q&A
- Student worksheet
- Access to event recording
Credit: Bryant Aardema-bryants wildlife images/Getty Images
About This Event
Whoooooo’s making that noise? Karen Gallardo Cruz is an ecologist who studies how animal behavior might change due to human disturbance. Follow Karen into the California farmland as she tracks the hunting patterns of the American barn owl. Do they choose their hunting habitat based on how quiet or how loud it is? Join to find out!
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