Having an owl as a pet is pretty much mission impossible and requires a special set of skills, but one woman is making it work. Alura Cora of Big Talons is a licensed falconer who became a huge social media sensation after sharing snippets from her life with her pet owl Michael.
Cora dedicated her life to rescuing, stabilizing, and rehabilitating injured birds of prey, and this isn’t simply a casual hobby. She’s a licensed falconer and federally licensed propagator, who’s using her social media platform to educate the public about birds of prey in need.
Cora is best known as the owner of pet owl Michael, but if you’re thinking of welcoming an owl into your home – think again. This is illegal without proper permits, and she’s constantly stressing out how hard it can be to take care of wild animals without proper training.
“The way Michael is portrayed online is a small snippet of life with Michael, owls are messy, incredibly time-consuming, and they have the potential to develop behavioral issues related to puberty that can result in them becoming very dangerous” she explains on Instagram.
In addition to sharing her adventures with Michael, Cora is using her social media platforms to spread awareness about other birds of prey facing many dangers and often falling victim to human interference.
