Athena, Owlet b. June 5, 1850 d. 1855 Unusual Pet. She was the devoted companion and pet of famous British nurse Florence Nightingale. This little baby Owl (Athena noctue) was rescued by Florence after a fall from its nest at the Parthenon in Athens, Greece. She was in the possession of some Greek youngsters, who were tormenting the infant hatchling. Her nursing instincts came into being as she fed and trained the owl to enter a cage giving it the moniker...[Read More] (Bio by: Donald Greyfield) Florence Nightingale Museum, London, Greater London, England Plot: Display Case
b. June 5, 1850 d. 1855