Scientist: ______________________________________________ Hour: ________________
Preview
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-74XBMqcQY&t=1674s
An Avian Vomitologist is a scientist who…
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1. What kind of animals would you expect to find in an owl pellet (vomit)?
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2. What parts of these animals would you expect to find in an owl pellet (vomit)?
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3. Why do you think owls have this adaptation?
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Dirty Jobs: Avian Vomitologist
4) How long does it take before an owl will vomit up their food remains?
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5) What is found in owl vomit?
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6) TRUE
FALSE
Owl feathers allow them to fly without making any sounds.
7) TRUE
FALSE
If an owl couldn’t vomit it would die.
8) What is the technical name for owl vomit?
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9) What disease may have killed the owl in the silo?
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10) What does Mike find when he pulls apart the owl vomit?
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