Eagles used to hunt wolves video...amazing

This video gave me a new found perspective of how mighty an Eagle can be. Check out the video.
http://vodpod.com/watch/1583935-hunting-wolves-with-golden-eagles-the-rogan-board

Also here's a link to where an Eagle attacked a photographer:
http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/4/2009/12/500x_eagleattack.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2218/1860660775_ba8722b52c.jpg

Thanks for the link Met. Noticed the one wolf seemed to have the upper hand for a second until the other GE got there. They must have a large population of wolves in Mongolia. Those Talon's are definitely lethal looking and large.

Thanks for the video, Al. Although perhaps viewed unfavorably by some, I find this ancient tradition of "Berkutchi" quite fascinating. It is a tradition that is often hereditary, handed down through generations. It is similar to falconry practiced here in the U.S. Speaking to a local falconer last year, with a Peregrine Falcon, he told me that it is very easy to develop the bird's skills. I had asked if he was concerned that when he released the falcon for the first time was he afraid that it would not come back. He responded, No !

There is a proverb in Kazakhstan that goes like this:

"There are three things a real man should have: a fast horse, a hound, and a golden eagle".

I've had a fast horse. I've hunted behind a hound. All that remains is the Golden Eagle ..............

I found this interesting site about Golden eagles - a formidable predator - even a Bald Eagle can hold a candle to it..

http://www.wildlifenews.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=wildlife_news.view_article&articles_id=94&issue_id=21

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