Harry Potter's lover is no longer!
One of the world’s most well-known bird species is now living in Sweden. The symbol of the wild nature of the north, Harry Potter’s owl was born since 2015, with the Hedwig character.
On the fact that even a single puppy in observations lasted for ten years, it was announced that in such country “there was no deadly”. Protection organizations highlight that the biggest reason behind this loss is the climate crisis.
[[T]]Why was it so important?
Snow owl (Bubo Scandiacus), which is often encountered in art and popular culture, was a symbol of the wild nature of the north. This predatory, which can catch the palm from the bottom of the thick snow layers, has been recognized with the ability to withstand exceptional colds and harsh conditions. With Hedwig character in the Harry Potter series, the winning species was often observed in the mountain areas of Sweden, hundreds of couples were observed. But according to BirdLife International data, since 2015, what a puppy was recorded in Sweden.
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The biggest threat change of the Arctic climate]
International Natural Protection Association (IUCN) is classified as “Precision” type on global scale. The type is affected by hunting, habitat loss and human activity. But the biggest threat to scientists is now the climate crisis. According to BirdLife officials, the more hot winters block the formation of tunnels, which are under the snow of lemmingler. This is the basic source of small rodents, snow bird. If Lemmingler does not survive, owls also leave the region. According to NOAA (USA National Ocean and Atmosphere Office) data, Arktik region (North Pole Zone) heats four times faster than global average. Temperatures measured in 2024–2025 have reached the highest values of the last 125 years.
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Source: Euronews Green, BirdLife International & IUCN data
Source: Ecosystems