816K views · 11K reactions | This dad is tiny, but fierce! Watch the elf owl, the smallest owl in the world, hunt food for its chicks. #NaturePBS #Owls #ElfOwl #Nature #BigBend #RioGrande #Animals #Wildlife | Nature | PBS | Facebook

The young owls in this video came to us as nestlings and fledglings. Watch as they display natural defensive behaviors that may look intimidating but are actually an encouraging sign of their readiness to survive in the wild. While each species has its own unique strategies, the goal is always the same: to appear larger, more intimidating, and convince a predator to back away. 🔸 GREAT HORNED OWL Great Horned Owls often mantle, spreading their wings low and wide while puffing up their body to lo