The brainstem consists of the midbrain, medulla oblongata, and the pons. Credit: SEER Training Modules/ U. S. National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute. Brainstem: The brainstem is the region of the brain that connects the cerebrum with the spinal cord.It consists of the midbrain, medulla oblongata, and the pons. Motor and sensory neurons travel through the brainstem allowing for the relay of signals between the brain and the spinal cord.he brainstem consists of the midbrain, medulla oblongata, and the pons. Credit: SEER Training Modules/ U. S. National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute. Brainstem: The brainstem is the region of the brain that connects the cerebrum with the spinal cord.
The snowy owl and many other types of owls are endangered. Most owls are endangered except for a few. There are no species of endangered owl in North America. Below is the official status for NA owls, by species. Although some local populations of these species are in some trouble (i.e., northern spotted owl) by no means are most owl species endangered.
(Nyctea scandiaca) Snowy owls have keen eyesight and great hearing, which can help them find prey that is invisible under thick vegetation or snow cover. What does the Snowy Owl eat? The snowy owl is a carnivore. Snowy owls preferred meal is lemmings. An adult may eat more than 1,600 lemmings a year, or three to five every day. The birds supplement their diet with rabbits, rodents, birds, and fish. How long do they live? In the wild, they live approximately 9-10 years, and 25 to 30 years in captivity. How many snowy owls can be born at a time? Females lay a clutch of 3 to 11 eggs. Where are they found? These magnificent owls sometimes remain year-round in their northern breeding grounds, but they are frequent migrants to Canada, the northern United States, Europe, and Asia.