Great Grey Owls Learn to Fly
In Great Grey Owls Learn to Fly young grey owls learn to fly in early summer, leaping from tall trees. The tallest of these is a giant sequoia known as General Sherman. Nearby, the oldest trees have been growing for 5,000 years! This video is excerpted from BBC's Planet Earth, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.
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Q: How do the young owls begin to fly?
A: From high treetops, they fall bit by bit, flapping their wings and grabbing branches; then they fly from tree to tree in short flights.
Q: What could happen to grey owls if people cut down many tall trees?
A: Student responses will vary. Students may suggest that the young won’t learn to fly, and they will die out or that they will adapt or move.
Q: The exact location of the world’s oldest tree is kept secret. Do you think this is a good idea?
A: Student responses will vary.
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