The Brain Scoop: How Bird Vomit Helps Us Understand History

Owl with a small rodent in its beak. Raptor - A bird of prey such as an eagle, hawk, or owl that kills and eats other animals for food. Caption: Nocturnal raptors like owls eat many rodents

What can scientists learn from dissecting owl pellets? Host Emily Graslie visits with paleontologist Matt McDowell, and they discuss how owl pellets can be used by scientists to learn about certain aspects of an ecosystem. Part of "The Brain Scoop" series.

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  • The Brain Scoop: How Bird Vomit Helps Us Understand History

    Type:
    Video
    Format:
    Streaming
    Accommodations:
    English Audio Descriptions - Visual, English Captions - Auditory
    Languages:
    English
    License:
    DCMP Membership
    Author:
    The Field Museum
    Length:
    9 minutes