Owl Pellet Dissection

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Why use owl pellets in your classroom?

Owls swallow their prey whole or in chunks and regurgitate pellets of undigested material, including bones and fur. Owl pellet dissection allows students to investigate and identify bones, compare and sort the skeletons of prey, and learn about the characteristics and habits of owls.

Owl

swallows prey

Digestion

occurs and pellet forms

Owl

regurgitates pellet

Pellet

contains indigestible parts of prey

Owl Pellet Phases

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Predation:
Consumes Prey Whole
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Digestion:
Pellet Forms
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Regurgitation:
Elimination of Indigestible Parts
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Pellet:
Contains Indigestible Parts

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Owl Pellet Dissection

Owls swallow their prey whole or in chunks and regurgitate pellets of undigested material, including bones and fur. Owl pellet dissection allows students to investigate and identify bones, compare and sort the skeletons of prey, and learn about the characteristics and habits of owls. This is an excellent introductory-level dissection activity to reinforce basic science process skills.
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Characteristics and Behavior of Owls

Owls are quite specialized predators, having eyes and ears designed to easily locate prey and unique feathers that enable them to fly almost silently. They hunt through the night, mainly consuming rodents and other small animals.
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Owl Pellet Dissection

Owl pellet dissection allows students to investigate and identify bones, compare and sort the skeletons of prey, and learn about the characteristics and habits of owls.
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Owl Pellet Dissection

Learn how to categorize and identify the bones found in the pellet. Use a sorting chart to identify each bone, and if possible, identify the animal from which it came. 

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