Whole Vole! 🐭

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A barn owl nestling inside the nest box swallows a vole whole while the mother lands just outside nearby. The young owl already shows impressive prey-handling abilities, quickly consuming the meal before returning to rest. These feeding moments reveal how rapidly barn owl nestlings develop the instincts and coordination needed for survival. The mother’s nearby presence highlights the continued parental support even as the chick becomes more independent. Watching this interaction offers a fascinating glimpse into the transition from dependent nestling to skilled young predator.

This video is meant to document the lives of wild animals so that we can learn more for both educational & research purposes and serve as an aid for the species conservation effort. We do not set up or stage or intervene but only document the lives of wild animals.

🔬 What does this mean? (Quick science note)

Barn owls swallow prey whole and later regurgitate pellets containing bones and fur. Developing efficient prey-handling and swallowing skills is a major milestone in young owl development.

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Led by Dr. Motti Charter from The Shamir Research Institute and the School of Environmental Studies of the University of Haifa

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