Owl Pellet - Skeletal Reconstruction

Another name for the lower jawbone is...

• diastema

• femur

• mandible

• tibia

Assuming an owl eats 2 animals a day, how many animals would it consume in a year (365 days)?

• 825

• 730

• 750

• 630

Bones that make up the spine are called what?

• Ribs

• Sacrums

• Scapulas

• Vertebrae

How many teeth do birds have?

• 25

• 18

• 0

• 10

Another name for the hip bone is what?

• Scapula

• Pelvis

• Humerus

• Fibula

Incisor is another name for...

• Rib bones

• Spine bones

• Teeth bones

• Leg Bones

Most owls hunt at night and sleep during the day, meaning they are...

• Raptors

• Carnivores

• Herbivores

• Nocturnal

What skull parts helped you identify your animal?

• Pelvis, Humerus, Scapula

• Zygomatic Arch, Vertebrae, Ulna

• Femur, Ribs, Diastema

• Mandible, Diastema, Zygomatic Arch

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

• Shrew

• Rat

• Rabbit

• Vole

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