Owl Pellet Program
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What are Owl Pellets? Barn owls swallow their prey whole, including fur and bones. However, they are not able to digest these materials so they regurgitate them. The pellets are usually found under trees where the owls roots. Each pellet often contains one skeleton of the animal the owl ate, usually mice, gophers and voles. The pellets can be dissected, and the skeletons reconstructed. Students can learn a great deal about an owl's diet and habits by examining owl pellets. Who Should Study Owl Pellets? |