Understanding Owls: The Natural Process of Pellet Regurgitation

Owls, fascinating nocturnal predators, exhibit unique digestive behaviors, one of which is the regurgitation of pellets. A recent video uploaded by user HITOMIとモコ features Moko-chan, a tawny owl, demonstrating this natural process. The video, lasting 11 seconds, captures Moko-chan perched calmly before the camera pans down to reveal a freshly expelled pellet on newspaper below. Pellets are compact masses of indigestible parts of an owl's diet, such as bones, fur, or feathers, which are regurgitated hours after a meal. This behavior is crucial for an owl's digestive health. "It's a completely natural and healthy part of an owl's digestion," explains an expert on avian biology. "By examining these pellets, scientists can learn a great deal about an owl's diet and the local ecosystem." The video provides a brief, intimate glimpse into the daily life of a pet owl, highlighting an important biological function often unseen by the public.

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SNS上では動物に関する投稿が注目を集めます。今回は「@hitomimoko_reirukka」さんがTikTokに投稿した「抜けた大きな羽を飼い主さんがモコちゃんに見せている場面」の動画をご紹介します。