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Owl pellets are masses of bone, teeth, hair, feathers and exoskeletons of animals preyed upon by owls.
The relatively weak stomach muscles of the bird form the undigested fur, bones, feather etc. into wet slimy pellets; even the most fragile bones are usually preserved unbroken.
Owl pellets themselves are ecosystems, providing food and shelter for communities which may include clothes moths, carpet beetles and fungi. Clothes moth larvae are frequently abundant in pellets, feeding on fur and feathers.
Most adults would say �disgusting�, but your kids will say �awesome!�
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Pick Apart (and Put Back Together) What the Owl Ate for Dinner
Barn owls swallow and digest whole small rodents, then cough up the undigested parts in an odorless lump called a pellet. These pellets offer a fun and fascinating anatomy lesson for junior biologists. You'll pick out the skeletal remains from the foil-covered pellet, then assemble them into a form that can be identified using the bone chart and illustrations in Owl Puke, the 96-page book that is a hoot to read.
Kit comes with 4 pellets and a bone tray. Ideal for kids' parties and scouting clubs.
Extend the fun and learning with
extra pellets.
Ages 8-12
5074 - Owl Puke Book and 4 Pellets - $29.95
