Specimens: Basic Owl Pellet Study Kit (#LA37)
Owls eat by swooping down and swallowing an entire small animal. Because owls have weak stomach muscles and stomach acids, they regurgitate any undigested materials. These "owl pellets", often contain fur, feathers, skulls, bones, teeth, claws, beaks, insect exoskeletons, and other assorted items. Students use illustrations to identify the prey remains. Dissecting an owl pellet can be used to study the food web of a particular eco-region. Kit includes (1) Teacher’s guide, (30) student worksheets and guides, (15) owl pellets (collected from a single region, sterilized, and individually wrapped), and (15) probes. Additional pellets available.
- Dissect an owl pellet and identify prey species
- Study food chains and feeding habits of owls
- Learn about animal skeletons
- Owls eat by swooping down and swallowing an entire small animal
- Good for up to 30 students
- Owl Pellet Refills available, LA37-S or LA37-M
Small Pellet Refill LA37-S (Small)
- 1.25" or less
- Pack of 40 individually wrapped in foil
- Sealed in plastic bag
Small Pellet Refill LA37-M (Medium)
- 1.25" to 1.5"
- Pack of 30 individually wrapped in foil
- Sealed in plastic bag
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