Silent wings, razor-sharp talons, and killer precision—these apex aerial predators rule the skies. Here are the world’s ...
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Insane Biology of A Harpy Eagle

The harpy eagle is one of the most extreme predators on the planet — a raptor so powerful it can drag a full-grown monkey or ...
In the lowland Neotropical forests of Central and South America, concentrated in Amazonia, a powerful symbol for biodiversity soars through the canopy. One of earth’s largest eagles in terms of mass, ...
Harpy eagles are among the strongest birds on Earth, capable of capturing prey nearly their own size. Their enormous talons ...
The bald eagle weighs 12 pounds, the fish it just captured 3 pounds. The eagle flies to its nest, carrying 25% of its own weight. That's like you carrying a 5-gallon bottle of water, which weighs 43 ...
Bears are symbols of power and resilience. Birds are symbols of freedom and mystery. At first glance, these two creatures seem to have little to do with each other. One is huge, covered in fur, and ...
MATO GROSSO, BRAZIL — It was supposed to be a shortcut. Now, waist-high in latte brown water, I find myself stumbling over submerged logs, ducking under ant-teeming briars, and pushing through sticky ...
SAN DIEGO, Calif. (CBS 8) - This week's Zoo Day animal is the largest and most powerful raptor found in America, with talons that can be up to five inches long. In this video story, trainer Lindsay ...
The Harpy Eagle, with a wingspan of up to 7 feet and talons as large as a grizzly bear’s claws, is one of the most powerful birds of prey. The Peregrine Falcon is the fastest animal on Earth, reaching ...
(Reuters) - A fluffy Harpy Eagle recently born at Brazil's Bela Vista Biological Refuge is keeping the center's caretakers busy as they seek to preserve this near-threatened species. The white eagle, ...