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 Due to declining habitats and decreasing wilderness ecosystems, owl populations worldwide are struggling for survival. Owls play a critical role in controlling rat and other rodent populations and preventing the spread of disease. A primary factor in declining habitat is construction. In Burke County, the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics Morganton (NCSSM-Morganton) is currently in a construction zone. One of the historic buildings that is set to be renovated is inhabited by one or more owls. Throughout this study, the prey of these owls are investigated via DNA analysis of their pellets- the undigested parts of their food that are regurgitated through their beak. Processes such as DNA extraction, gel electrophoresis, and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) were used.
 
-Given that owls represent a large bird family with a cosmopolitan distribution, their pellets are often available in several different habitats [@noauthor_owls_nodate]. They present an affordable, effective tool for detecting small mammals and assist in furthering the knowledge of the ecology and phylogeography of the area. Previous studies have confirmed the potential use of pellet bones as a modern DNA source [@10.1111/j.1095-8312.2005.00500.x]. DNA analysis enables the identification of owl prey at the species level, providing more information when compared to {raw:typst}`#set page(columns: 2, margin: (x: 1.5cm, y: 2cm),);`morphological analysis alone. It can be hypothesized that the success rate of DNA analysis in this study will be comparable to that found in similar studies: 45-86% [@10.1080/14772000.2015.1044048].
+Given that owls represent a large bird family with a cosmopolitan distribution, their pellets are often available in several different habitats [@noauthor_owls_nodate]. They present an affordable, effective tool for detecting small mammals and assist in furthering the knowledge of the ecology and phylogeography of the area. Previous studies have confirmed the potential use of pellet bones as a modern DNA source [@10.1111/j.1095-8312.2005.00500.x]. DNA analysis enables the identification of owl prey at the species level, providing more information when compared to morphological analysis alone. It can be hypothesized that the success rate of DNA analysis in this study will be comparable to that found in similar studies: 45-86% [@10.1080/14772000.2015.1044048].
 
-Samples in tropical or subtropical regions are easily degraded due to climatic conditions [@philips1979decomposition]. Additionally, the accelerated DNA degradation of ancient bones has been related to high humidity and temperatures. Morganton, North Carolina, has a humid, subtropical climate, characterized by hot summers and mild winters. This study assesses if bone samples recovered from owl pellets in this area represent a viable source of modern DNA. If the genetic material uncovers species that educate Burke County on its biodiversity and the impact certain prey species have on the environment, additional actions could be taken to preserve these organisms.
+{raw:typst}`#set page(columns: 2, margin: (x: 1.5cm, y: 2cm),);`Samples in tropical or subtropical regions are easily degraded due to climatic conditions [@philips1979decomposition]. Additionally, the accelerated DNA degradation of ancient bones has been related to high humidity and temperatures. Morganton, North Carolina, has a humid, subtropical climate, characterized by hot summers and mild winters. This study assesses if bone samples recovered from owl pellets in this area represent a viable source of modern DNA. If the genetic material uncovers species that educate Burke County on its biodiversity and the impact certain prey species have on the environment, additional actions could be taken to preserve these organisms.
 
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