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A "celebrity" owl poses at the premiere of "Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of GaHoole." Credit: ©Jill Johnson/jpistudios.com
Inspired by J.K. Rowling's "Harry Potter" series, many parents in India are giving their children owls, according to published reports. The birds are obtained illegally, and some are sacrificed and used for medicinal purposes.
In Rowling's books, owls are used as messengers. Harry Potter's owl is named Hedwig.
Would you get your child a pet owl?
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ReaderComments (Page 1 of 1)
11-04-2010 @ 2:06PM
Alicia said...Owls: wild birds of prey. As in talons, sharp beaks and undomesticated killing instincts. They're beautiful animals, but those are not great qualities for a childhood pet. Owls belong in the wild or in a wildlife rescue/reserve.
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11-04-2010 @ 4:43PM
DaintyLady said...I would not get my child an owl as a pet. I have 3 cats. lol
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12-04-2010 @ 11:38AM
grumpybumpas said...Me neither as i do not care for anything that eats thrue it's pecker.
12-04-2010 @ 11:38AM
grumpybumpas said...Not me!! I don't like anything that eats thrue it's pecker.
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