Owl Facts for Kids

In this video, Aaron shares five intriguing facts about owls. He explains how owls have asymmetrical ears to enhance their hearing, possess three eyelids per eye for different functions, and produce pellets from indigestible parts of their prey. Additionally, owls are both silent hunters and loud callers, and they have a long history with some ancient species being quite large. The video concludes with a brief wrap-up of these fascinating owl facts.

What is the purpose of owls having asymmetrical ears?

• To help them fly faster

• To better locate their prey

• To make them look unique

• To improve their sense of smell

How many eyelids does each eye of an owl have?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

What do owls do with the indigestible parts of their prey?

• They swallow them whole

• They digest them completely

• They form them into pellets and regurgitate

• They discard them before eating

How far can an owl's call be heard?

• Up to three miles

• Up to two miles

• Up to a mile

• Up to half a mile

How old is the first known owl fossil?

• 58 million years

• 48 million years

• 38 million years

• 28 million years