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397 New research finds fluorescence in feathers of long-eared owls

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ScienceDaily 3 place · 04/08/2025 19:14 EDT

New research finds fluorescence in feathers of long-eared owls

Researchers report their discovery of fluorescent pigments in the feathers of Long-eared Owls, that can only be seen by humans with the help of ultraviolet light.

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