Download or read book Owls (Collins New Naturalist Library, Book 125) written by Mike Toms and published by HarperCollins UK. This book was released on 2014-01-02 with total page 716 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Owls have always featured prominently in the mythology and folklore of a variety of cultures. These mysterious nocturnal creatures are thought to be symbols of wisdom, omens of death, and bringers of prophecy. In fact, owls are one of the oldest species of vertebrate animal, with fossils dating back 60 million years.