Wildlife Deep Dives

What OBDK customers are saying

My son was begging to dissect an owl pellet. These arrived quickly and they were full of bones. The first one had almost 3 complete skeletons in it. Kept my 6 year old engaged and learning for a long time! Definitely worth the small cost. -Jennifer

by OBDKon December 07, 2020

What are the dynamics of owl families?

With one of the biggest family holidays only days away, we thought it’d be fun to dive into owl families! We’re quickly approaching the time of year where owls will start picking the mates with whom they want to have clutches in springtime.

by OBDKon December 01, 2020

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What's the difference between Eastern and Western Screech Owls?

Have you fallen in love with screech owls yet? You'll be sure to by the end of this email! Although Eastern and Western Screech Owls may seem like they'd be the same except for the region they occupy, they actually have several differences.

by OBDKon November 30, 2020

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What are some typical barn owl behaviors?

Earlier this week we talked about how owl families are formed. Today, let’s take a closer look at some of the common behaviors we see within barn owl families.

by OBDKon November 27, 2020

Happy Thanksgiving from OBDK

The major holiday season starts tomorrow. This year, it looks a lot different. We’re stuck at home, unable to travel to see our loved ones in person in order to protect them and ourselves. But that doesn’t mean we can’t still spend time together.

by OBDKon November 25, 2020

Prehistoric diving marine iguanas look like mini Godzillas

These vegetarian lizards have evolved in order to survive in this world. They live on algae that grows in the raging surf along the coast, sometimes as deep as 33m, or 100 feet below the surface.

by Chris Andersonon November 24, 2020

Barn Owls Can be an Effective Control for Rodents and Gophers

The researcher checking into using barn owls as a natural form of vertebrate pest control, Sara Kross, Assistant Professor at the University of California, Davis’ Department of Wildlife, Fish and Conservation Biology, conducted her studies in California’s Central Valley.

by Chris Andersonon November 20, 2020

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What's a bear's closest relative?

Do you think these two look alike? Bears are classified as caniforms, AKA doglike carnivores. But do you know what other animal is considered a caniform, too?

by OBDKon November 20, 2020

Test Your Dissection Skills with Great Horned Owl Pellets

Great horned owls swallow smaller prey whole and regurgitate a pellet like barn owls do. However, because great horned owls have such a diverse diet of big and small animals, they can break up the bones of the animals they eat.

by OBDKon November 18, 2020

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