Plain Owl Pellet for Biology Labs | Ecology & Food Web Studies

This owl pellet is an engaging classroom specimen used to explore ecology and food webs through hands-on investigation. Commonly used in elementary, middle school, and high school science classrooms, owl pellets allow students to study predator–prey relationships by examining the undigested remains of an owl’s meal. Each compact pellet measures approximately 1.0–1.5 inches in length and contains skeletal elements from at least one prey animal, making it ideal for hands-on classroom analysis and data collection activities.

Owl Pellet Contents & Features:

Compact pellet form
Skeletal remains of prey
Rodent bones
Insectivore bones
Skulls
Jawbones
Vertebrae
Limb bones
Fur and feathers
At least one prey item per pellet

Each owl pellet comes individually wrapped in aluminum foil and has been heat-sterilized for safe classroom use. These pellets support instruction in ecology, food chains, and animal behavior, making them a popular choice for life science lessons, STEM activities, and homeschool programs. Discounts are available for classroom sets when purchasing more than ten owl pellets.

Did You Know? Owls swallow their prey whole, but parts like bones and fur cannot be digested. Instead of passing through the digestive system, these materials are compressed into a pellet and later regurgitated, giving scientists and students a snapshot of what the owl ate.

Store specimens in an area of room temperature away from direct sunlight. Do not freeze or expose to high temperatures (more than 85ºF). Specimens will last up to 12 months when left unopened. After opening, the specimen should be placed in a zip-top bag and may be kept for up to one month.

Discounts available for purchases of 10 or more owl pellets!

NOTE: This item includes owl pellets only. For a complete activity set, see our Owl Pellet Dissection Bundle.

Owl Pellet - Regular Size

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