Barn Owl Pellet Dissection Kit

Description

A silent hunter. An apex predator. Explore what these nocturnal predators eat and learn about food webs at the same time by dissecting an owl pellet. This fun, hands-on science kit includes:

• One standard sized barn owl pellet 1.5 – 2 inches.
• One pick
• One pair of tweezers
• One pair of nitrile gloves
• One small container for bones.

An educational booklet about food webs and owl pellets that includes:

• A colouring page about how owl pellets are formed.
• Two food web colouring pages.
• An introduction to conservationist Rachel Carson.
• An Owls of Ontario Illustration – use these illustrations to inspire your own drawing!
• One owl pellet bone chart.