Daily Cuteness Challenge: Baby Owl

Consider yourself lucky that, unlike owls, you can see something that's close to your eyes. Otherwise, you'd miss this delightful puffball.

This glamorous owl hangs out in a studio all day having his photo taken, but not all birds of prey are so pampered.

In fact, according to the Burrowing Owl Conservation Network, the burrowing owl is in big trouble. Though federally protected by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, the burrowing owl is losing its habitat to land development and prairie dog control measures.

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Can you look at me and resist the urge to save owls? Not a chance.

Don't stress just yet—there's something you can do. Get involved in conservation efforts here.

And then, see if you can find a better looking bird on the Internet. Think you got us beat? Tell us where in the comments below.

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