Owls are unable to digest fur and bones. The prey’s indigestible bits are compacted into an owl pellet which the owl spits out. Through the study of these pellets, it is possible to decipher what an owl’s last meal was!
FIND A WORLD OF INFORMATION INSIDE AN OWL PELLET!
An order of owl pellets will include a diagram of rodent bones that may be found while dissecting a pellet. The Raptor Center does not have a facility to fumigate pellets, however, our owls are fed laboratory-raised mice and rats.
We recommend students wash their hands immediately after their activity.
YOU’LL FIND A WORLD OF INFORMATION INSIDE AN OWL PELLET!
An order of owl pellets will include a diagram of rodent bones that may be found while dissecting a pellet. The Raptor Center does not have a facility to fumigate pellets, however, our owls are fed laboratory-raised mice and rats.
WE DO RECOMMEND THAT STUDENTS WASH THEIR HANDS IMMEDIATELY AFTER THEIR ACTIVITY.