Wildlife Deep Dives

The Life of a Wolf Pup

Wolves usually breed in late winter and their pups are born after only two months. The alpha female of a pack usually gives birth to 4-6 pups. She’ll give birth in a den, which is where the pups will stay until they’re about a month old.¹ These pups go through a lot of transitions as they grow up and learn how to be adult wolves.

by OBDKon March 26, 2021

How Do Owls Fly So Quietly?

There are two hypotheses as to why owls have adapted to fly so silently compared to other birds. The first is that flying silently helps them capture prey by making sure the prey doesn’t know they’re coming. The second is that because owls rely on hearing to capture prey they can’t see, noisy flying would interfere with their ability to locate prey.

by OBDKon March 22, 2021

Nesting Season Has Begun!

As we round the corner from winter to spring, nesting is beginning for many of our favorite birds. While most don’t start until April, some species like Great Horned Owls, Golden Eagles, and Red-tailed Hawks have already begun.

by OBDKon March 19, 2021

Education + Fun!

You’ve been asked to do a lot this year. You’re juggling all of your own responsibilities plus your children’s online education. You’ve figured out how to work zoom, Google hangouts, how to submit online homework, whatever your children have needed for class. Our I Am Lil’ Shark puzzle is the answer.

by OBDKon March 19, 2021

What do you know about Boreal Owls?

Boreal owls are known scientifically as Aegolius funereus. They also are known as Tengmalm’s Owl, after the surname of a Swedish naturalist. These birds are about the size of a robin, and stand between 8 and 11 inches tall.

by OBDKon March 17, 2021

What's the most well known bear in North America?

Black bears are the most well known bears in North America. They’re also the smallest of all the bears in this region, and are native to North America. They aren't found anywhere else in the world. They live throughout Canada and the United States, including Alaska.

by OBDKon March 12, 2021

Homeschooling and Online Classes Made Easy

Science is so important for children. It helps them learn about the world around them, ask questions, and discover how fun it can be to figure out something new!

If you haven’t yet joined the team of our amazing and satisfied customers, now is the time! Owl pellets are a great, fun, and ethical way to teach about dissection, anatomy, and the food chain.

by OBDKon March 10, 2021

How did the Northern Saw-whet Owl get its name?

These owls are very good at laying low and not being discovered. They live in forests in North America and for the winter, they’ll migrate to the central and southern areas of the United States. Their feathers help them stay hidden during the day, while they wait for dusk to fall so they can hunt.

They are the Saw-whet owl.

by OBDKon March 08, 2021

What goes into wildlife rehabilitation?

According to the National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association, the goal of wildlife rehabilitation is to care for sick or injured wild animals with the goal of returning them to the wild as soon as they’re able. Facilities that do this work closely with veterinarians and have a vast knowledge of how to care for these animals – both physically and psychologically.

by OBDKon March 05, 2021

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