Facts You Didn't Know About Raptors
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Raptors, or birds of prey, are carnivorous birds known for hunting and feeding on other animals.
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They have incredibly sharp vision, estimated to be eight to ten times better than a human's.
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A Northern hawk owl, for instance, can spot a small vole from half a mile away.
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Raptors possess powerful feet with sharp talons for gripping, strong and hooked beaks for tearing flesh.
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They are meat-eaters and sit atop their food chains, controlling prey populations and keeping ecosystems balanced.
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The African secretary bird is an unusual raptor with very long legs, which it uses to walk up to 20 miles a day.
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They hunt venomous snakes by delivering a kick five times their own body weight.
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An eagle's eyes have millions more colour-sensitive cones than humans, allowing them to spot prey from miles away.
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