Kids will explore the contents of small packages of fur and bones coughed up by owls after they hunt, known as owl pellets.
Using protective gloves and tweezers, students will dissect the owl pellets and compare the bones they find with our provided bone charts.
This is one of our most popular experiments and is sure to be a hit with any classroom. Our SCouts will present a short lecture on owls, their hunting habits, and how to be sanitary while dissecting the pellets.
Contact us if you'd like to dissect owl pellets at your school!
Resources
Owl Pellet Experiment Guide
Owl Pellet Worksheet
Owl Pellet Bone Chart
