Snowy Owl Observation

Snowy owls are carnivores. The males are almost all white and the females have dark spots. Young snowy owls have back spots and they turn whiter as they get older. The babies can sometimes be gray. Adults can weigh over 6 pounds; they have a 5 foot wingspan and can be close to 2 ½ feet long. They live in very cold climates such as the Arctic Tundra. They use their feathers to keep them warm. They eat birds, fish, mice, and lemmings. They can go 40 days without food. They eat 7-12 mice per day.