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Following their protection as an endangered species, bald eagles have come roaring back. But even in the best of times, life in the wild is a surprisingly tough struggle.
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On a remote Arctic island, a breeding pair of gyrfalcons and a pack of Arctic wolves struggle to raise their young as nine months of snow and ice melt away.
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When in pursuit of a meal, harpy eagles can reach speeds of up to 50 miles per hour. This powerful hunter only eats freshly caught meat, and it brings its catch back to the nest to share with its mate and offspring.
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Watch a sneak peek of "American Eagle" -- Coming to NATURE Fall 2008: "American Eagle" is the first HD hour on bald eagles ever.
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In this activity students will create an aircraft that will compete to fly the best. Students will also create a fictional writing piece that tells a legend or myth of a raptor.
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Raptors possess keen senses and maneuvering skills that have been envied by humans throughout time. The traits of raptors have long been studied for the development of aircraft.
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It may be impossible to ever know exactly where and when the practice of falconry -- the training of raptors to hunt wild prey for humans -- arose.
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Nothing so captured John Denver's imagination like flight. In addition to being an accomplished pilot, Denver was also a devotee of birds of prey.
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Follow the adventures of Pale Male, a daring red-tailed hawk who manages to thrive in the urban world of New York City.
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