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Deep Listening principle

Lessons from Great Gray Owl

Hear through snow.

Snow-Beneath Prey Detection

Great Gray Owl (Strix nebulosa) featured animal image on AnimalDex

Core lesson

The strongest strike may begin by hearing what no one can see.

Biological basis

Great Gray Owls have large facial discs and excellent hearing that allow them to locate prey under snow before plunging through the surface.

Best use cases

Where this lesson tends to be most useful in practice.

ListeningDiscernmentHidden signalsPatienceEfficient action

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