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Burrowing owls, like these on the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge south of Burns, Ore., live in grasslands and sage deserts. They feed mainly in daylight on mice and insects and live in burrows dug by other animals. Their habitat is shrinking due to agriculture and development. While cute, they require space and shouldn't be disturbed.
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