Deluxe Owl Pellet Dissection Lab Activity for Small Groups. A fun and exciting way to introduce life science dissection. Owls have a specialized digestive system which allows them to swallow prey whole. The indigestible parts are compacted into a pellet in the gizzard and later regurgitated. Dissecting an owl pellet can teach the concepts of food webs and food chains, while identifying the small animals that are prey for the owls. The pellets are heat sterilized and individually wrapped in foil.
This Activity Kit comes with 5 Owl Pellets and all the supplies you need for 5 strudents, or groups of students, to dissect and examine them.
INCLUDES
- 5 Owl Pellets
- 5 Wooden Probes
- 5 Plastic Forceps
- 10 Gloves
- 5 Magnifiers
- 5 Small Rulers
- Teacher's Guide
Related Topics and Categories of Science
- Biology & Ecology: Study food webs, energy flow, and the role of predators.
- Anatomy: Identify prey bones and skulls to learn about small mammal skeletons.
- Observation: Record findings through drawing, photography, or creating displays.
- Research: Scientists study pellets to understand owl diets and ecosystem health
We also offer individual owl pellets, without additional supplies, in packages of 40 and 5. More details here.
Special order item. Please allow 7-10 days for processing.