The Great Horned Owl (Bubo virginianus) is a fierce predator. It has a crushing grip, which it uses to snap the spines of prey, that takes 28 pounds (12.7 kilograms) of force to open when clenched.🦉

This hunter is able to take down larger birds and mammals—and is even known to pursue porcupines. It has a wide range across North and South America and lives in many habitats including forests, woodlands, swamps, and deserts.

Photo: Don Taylor, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0, flickr

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