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Horned owls are among nature’s most efficient nighttime hunters, capable of crushing and consuming prey before their digestive system separates what can be absorbed from what cannot. Fur, feathers, insect exoskeletons, teeth, claws, and fragmented bones are compressed into a pellet and later regurgitated, creating a fascinating biological snapshot of the owl’s most recent meals.
Because horned owls are highly opportunistic predators, pellets naturally vary in size, texture, and contents depending on region, season, and available prey throughout the Western United States. No two pellets are exactly alike.
Perfect for classrooms, homeschool programs, science clubs, and curious naturalists, these authentic horned owl pellets provide a hands-on opportunity to explore:
Food Webs & Ecosystems
Predator & Prey Relationships
Animal Adaptations
Bone Identification
Scientific Observation Skills
Natural History & Ecology
Students and explorers may uncover evidence of:
Small mammals
Birds
Reptiles
Insects & invertebrates
Fur, feathers, bones, and more
Choice of 5 or 10 Horned Owl Pellets
Equal quantity of Bamboo Excavation Picks
Bone Identification Charts
Pellets sourced from across the Western United States
Pellet size and contents will vary naturally
Every pellet is unique
Intended for educational and scientific study
A fascinating hands-on STEM activity for ages 8+
Nature rarely repeats itself — and neither do owl pellets.
Sterilized barn owl pellets from Owl Brand Supply Company and Discovery Kits come in three sizes and from two regions of the United States, including SW US and NW US.
Here are the size ranges for both regions, which are also described in each product detail. The general rule of thumb is, the larger the pellet, the more prey there are in it.
Please note, we cannot make any guarantee of what is inside the pellet. Only you can do that when you dissect it!

