Owl Pellet Dissection Lab!

Come join us at the Bethany Library on Sunday, May 10th, for an Owl Pellet dissection lab! 

Owls swallow their prey whole, and their digestive systems separate flesh from bone. Later, they regurgitate compact pellets containing undigested skeleton bones. This experience of dissecting an owl pellet is designed to teach teens and kids about the role owls play in our local ecosystem!  Participants will learn to identify different bones, understand skeletal structure, and discover the remarkable preservation that keeps tiny skeletons intact for scientific study.

Dissection kits are presented in collaboration with the Museum of Osteology.

Discover the fascinating world of bones at Nature’s Open Book: a special exhibit from SKELETONS: Museum of Osteology! Visit the Downtown Library in April and May to explore a selection of incredible skeletal and taxidermy specimens, with additional displays at 11 library branches.