Owl Pellet Dissection

An owl pellet always contains the bones of only 1 animal.

• True

• False

Why do Owls make owl pellets?

• So we can dissect them

• Because they're gross

• Because they can't digest bones and fur

• Because they're raptors

Which of the following animals does an owl generally NOT eat?

• Shrew

• Rat

• Rabbit

• Vole

What bone is this?

• ulna

• radius

• femur

• tibia

These bones are...

• vertebrae

• ribs

• pelvis

• ulna

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

What bone is the arrow pointing to?

• Femur

• Tibia

• Fibula

• Humerus

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

What bone is the arrow pointing to?

• Fibula

• Tibia

• Radius

• Ulna

What is an owl pellet?

• A compact mass of undigested parts of an owl's prey

• A type of food that owls eat

• A nest made by owls

• A type of feather found on owls

Which part of the prey is typically found in an owl pellet?

• Feathers

• Bones

• Skin

• Eyes

What scientific concept can be studied through owl pellet dissection?

• Food chain and diet of owls

• Owl migration patterns

• Owl mating habits

• Owl vocalizations

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-3