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Did you know that owlsH!* are very (OODG) _ _ _ _ runners?
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his baby owl* was an internet sensation. Internet users gave it accessories, such* as a sword* and shield*, to create an owl* running into battle, for example. But can owls* really run? The answer is yes, most* owls* are capable of running. They have powerful*, long legs for carrying* off prey*. Some owls* even* chase* and capture prey* on the ground*… and they don’t need any accessories!
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Did you know that there are over 200 species of “owl”? They are solitary nocturnal birds that mainly hunt for small mammals and insects. They have some incredible features. For example, while humans have seven vertebrae in their necks, owls have fourteen and, consequently, they can turn their necks 270º! They can’t move their eyes but it doesn’t matter – they have no problem turning their heads!
22 I Love English • March 2022
“Iceland” is a Nordic island country in the North Atlantic with a very small population: around 364,000. Two-thirds of the population live in and around the capital, Reykjavik. The Highlands of Iceland or the interior of the island is cold and inhabitable, as it consists of sand, mountains and lava fields.
