The ancient Greeks closely linked the owl with wisdom. But why? What is it about the owl that made it a symbol of intellect?

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. One of Austin's well-known feathered animals has officially returned. Athena the great horned owl flew back to the Lady Bird ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The biggest mystery over the past week surrounding Athena and the death of one of her owlets is “What happened to her mate?” Social media comments on the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower ...

That owls are familiar Harry Potter icons is just the latest incarnation of a human fascination with owls that predates recorded history. In particular, a depiction of either a Eurasian eagle owl or ...

After years of being a nocturnal aviary legend in the city, Austin honored Athena, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center’s resident Great Horned Owl, with the proclamation at a ceremony Friday ...

Last year, Athena followed a similar nesting schedule, arriving and laying two eggs in March. Both owlets fledged on May 25. Athena has successfully raised owlets for every season but one, when she ...

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center's beloved great horned owl, Athena, is back at her nesting spot—laying an egg Thursday morning. The center celebrated Athena's return for the 16th consecutive year.

Athena the great horned owl is back once again at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, and the center has again set up an "owl cam" so viewers can watch her via a livestream video. Athena returned ...

AUSTIN, Texas — One of Austin's favorite feathered friends is back! Athena the great horned owl is back once again at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, and the center has again set up an "owl ...

AUSTIN, Texas — One of Austin's well-known feathered animals has officially returned. Athena the great horned owl flew back to the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center on Wednesday for the 16th year in ...