Animal Diary – Owl

Author: Du Tanjin
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: When you open this book, you step into a kingdom of animals. Here, you will hear the protagonists, who are various animals, recounting their experiences over a day (or several days). How interesting and unique their experiences are! There is the tension of foraging, the joy of playing, the danger of encountering predators, and even the genuine emotions of interacting with humans. The book truly reflects the living conditions and natural habits of animals, while the illustrations vividly capture their essence. Listening to the stories told by the animals themselves, you will surely feel that it is precisely these uniquely characterized animals that bring vitality to our world. They are friends of humans. We should live in harmony with them. Animal Diary was nominated for the 5th National Book Award, won the 1st Prize of the 5th National Excellent Children's Books Award, and received the 11th Bing Xin Children's Books Award.
Protagonist Profile: The owl, also known as the barn owl, is a bird belonging to the order Strigiformes, with a total of 130 species. Larger species have body lengths of 70-80 cm, while smaller species are as short as a small sparrow. Owls have a wide distribution across the Earth, living in forests, grasslands, deserts, and polar regions. They have short, sturdy, round, and plump bodies, with two eyes positioned side by side at the front of their heads, giving them a cat-like appearance that is quite adorable. Their eyes have a unique structure, featuring a nictitating membrane that can regulate light, as well as numerous different neurons and rod cells that are highly sensitive to low light, making their night vision exceptional. Their heads can rotate 270 degrees, allowing them to see in all directions. Their ears are highly developed, with acute hearing, enabling them to hunt for food even on nights without stars or the moon. Their predatory actions are fast, precise, and ruthless, making them natural enemies of rodents and earning them the title of "Guardians of the Forest."