Golden Eagle gets tired of rabbits

[Shrike]

This is not something you see very day.

I'm not usually one for sensational youtube videos but this popped up on the home page. Honestly, I was shocked, even considering the fact that golden eagles can take down very large prey. Since the eagle seemed to have bad intentions, this really was no laughing matter. Luckily the kid seemed to be none the worse for wear.

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[mlflorea]

now that is terrifying, that poor little kid. Thank god that eagle was not able to carry that baby away. I know i would have been freaking out if some eagle snatched up my baby.

 

[Hobo]

That's fake.

 

[Shrike]

I guess I shouldn't be surprised. Wouldn't be the first time I've been accused of being gullible. Ah Youtube...next time I'll do my homework.

But it's a scary fake!

 

[zonbonzovi]

Shame! Giving hope to misanthropes:biggrin:

 

[Tleilaxu]

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Here is a real vid.

 

[mlflorea]

guess im pretty gullible too

 

[Redneck101]

fake or not, golden eagles do have the power to carry that much weight. atleast for a few yards.

 

[mmfh]

Poor deer. Guess that eagle had a large family to feed.

 

[stewstew8282]

i want a pet eagle. ill train it to snatch mcdonalds bags as people leave the restaurant. 8)

 

[Tarac]

Look for Harpy Eagle videos- absolutely giant raptors and very majestic. You could train it to take bigger and better things than McDonalds bags.

 

[Chicken Farmer]

I've actually wanted to get into falconry. It takes a lot of time to get the license, and i have to train with someone for 2 years, at least in my state. I wouldn't do an eagle though, they eat too much on days i have to supplement them.

 

[Entomancer]

I like birds in general, but unfortunately they require way, way more care than any of my ectothermic companions.

I could tell the video was a fake...although now it is impossible to know whether or not I would be able to tell, since I read Hobo's post.

 

[VictorHernandez]

WTF That's crazy real or not I bet a bird like that could do that.

 

[Introvertebrate]

The makers went to some lengths to make it look real with amateurish camera work.

 

[bugmankeith]

[YOUTUBE]d2LsGNiExgY[/YOUTUBE]
Here is a real vid.

Was that a fawn or adult? That's crazy!

 

[Introvertebrate]

You kind of have to respect the ruthlessness of the attack. That bird hangs on for dear life, somersault and all.

 

[Redneck101]

The makers went to some lengths to make it look real with amateurish camera work.

Yeah, i was thinkin it was a little much for just this one clip.

 

[jam]

Golden Eagle rips goat off cliff

Here you go...Goldens are fierce predators.

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[Redneck101]

oh i know they are. ive seen them in person, and ive seen what the small hawks can do around here. so i know what they can do. lol.