Birds are among the most successful animals on Earth, and some of them can take down prey that seems far too large for a creature built to fly. In this video, we travel through some of the world’s ...

Falcons are known to be fast and powerful predatory birds. However, the peregrine falcon stands in a class by itself. The peregrine falcon is so fast that scientists had to create a computer model to ...

Flamingos are often seen as peaceful waders, standing gracefully in shallow lakes with their heads dipped underwater. But beneath that calm surface, they're executing a surprisingly sophisticated and ...

A comprehensive field study focused on raptors was just launched. Led by the Wildlife Institute of India, the study will tag and track 36 raptors across six separate species, including tawny eagles, ...

Why is eating up dead carcasses good for the environment? Vultures and other birds of prey eat a lot of dead carcasses. While you might think that’s gross, it saves lives. Find out why and other ...

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