Swoop there it is: Owl descends on mouse at top speed and snatches up his prey with amazing precision. By TED THORNHILL. Published: 05:32 EDT, 29 January 2014 | Updated: 09:00 EDT, 29 January 2014 ...

The barn owl’s brilliant white underbelly is the key to its success as a nocturnal hunter, allowing the bird to camouflage itself against the moon, according to new research.