Owl Pellets

Why do scientists collect owl pellets?

• To throw away
• To use as decorations
• To feed to other animals
• To analyze the contents

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What do scientists do with owl pellets?

• Use them as decorations
• Analyze the contents
• Feed them to other animals
• Throw them away

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Why is dissecting owl pellets an effective tool for studying owls and their prey?

• It is easy to do
• It is inexpensive
• It provides a lot of information
• It is fun

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What can the contents of an owl pellet tell researchers?

• The owl's age
• The owl's eating habits
• The size of the owl
• The color of the owl

What is the purpose of dissecting owl pellets?

• To learn about the owl's behavior
• To learn about the owl's habitat
• To learn about the owl's size
• To learn about the owl's diet

What happens to the bones, fur, and feathers of prey in an owl's stomach?

• They are absorbed into the bloodstream
• They are excreted as waste
• They are digested
• They are compacted into a pellet

What is the purpose of the second section of an owl's stomach?

• To store food
• To produce pellets
• To absorb nutrients
• To break down food

How do the sizes of owl pellets differ among different types of owls?

• They are all the same size as a human pinky
• They are all the same size as a human thumb
• They are all different sizes
• They are all the same size

How do owl pellets help scientists learn about owls and their prey?

• They provide information about the owl's behavior
• They provide information about the owl's size
• They provide information about the owl's diet
• They provide information about the owl's habitat

How long does it take for an owl to produce a pellet after eating?

• 3 hours
• 6 hours
• 12 hours
• 1 hour