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Owls are incredible birds. They live all over the world in the tundra, forests, grasslands, and deserts. There are 150 species of owls in the world, 19 in North America, and 12 of these have been seen in Big Bend National Park. Great horned owl, burrowing owl, elf owl, flammulated owl, eastern and western screech owl nest in the park. The barn owl, northern pygmy owl, northern saw-whet owl, short-eared owl and long-eared owl are rare or accidental visitors.
Owls are highly territorial and often live in the same area for many years. Unfortunately, their populations are decreasing due to loss of habitat and nesting sites. Poisons in their food also affect them. Owls will eat rodents that have fed on poisons or plants that were sprayed with pesticides. These poisons then concentrate in the owl's body cause illness or even death. Owls in Big Bend National Park are protected from habitat loss and contamination problems.
Temple junior guard Ramone Moore has been named Big 5 Player of the Week. Moore, of Southern High, averaged 24 points, 5 rebounds, and 3.5 assists in a 2-0 week for the Owls. Moore scored a game-high 22 points in a win over Fordham. He followed that up with a game-high 26 points and a career-high 9 rebounds in a road win at Dayton
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