Rare pair of white owls spotted in Uttar Pradesh’s Badaun | Trending
A video of a two rare white owls, believed to be an extinct species, was captured in Badaun, a city in Uttar Pradesh. Since the video of the owls was shared on Instagram All India Radio News, it quickly gained widespread attention. Rare white owls captured on camera. (Instagram/@All India Radio News) The video shows a pair of rare white owls perched on a tree outside a house. In the caption of the post, All India Radio News informed, “In line with local beliefs, spotting a white owl is considered incredibly auspicious. News of the sighting quickly spread, drawing a curious crowd eager to catch a glimpse.” (Also Read: Himalayan Lynx, Leopard To fish: 5 extremely rare animals that left the world stunned) Wrap up the year gone & gear up for 2024 with HT! Click here The agency further added, “Forest Department officials have confirmed that this species under the ‘vulnerable’ category is not typically found in these areas and efforts are underway to locate and safely release these owls back into their natural habitat.” Watch the video of the rare white owls here: This post was shared just a few hours ago on social media. Since then, it has garnered close to 17,000 views and several likes. Recently, a video of a rare pseudo-melanic tiger family also went viral on social media. For the unversed, pseudo-melanic means they have higher levels of pigment known as melanin on skin or hair. The clip of this tiger family from Odisha was shared Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer Susanta Nanda on X. It shows the black tigers roaming in a forest. Unlock a world of Benefits with HT! From insightful newsletters to real-time news alerts and a personalized news feed – it’s all here, just a click away! -Login Now!
