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steveOtoo
04-28-2020, 12:06 PM
https://www.satfix.to/attachment.php?attachmentid=28433&d=1588075495

The Noof
04-28-2020, 01:37 PM
They capture & eat primates that weigh as much as they do.

swan
04-29-2020, 12:15 PM
looks like my x mother in law

Gates07
04-29-2020, 03:44 PM
look at the talons on that thing

tubbs
05-03-2020, 03:29 PM
28470

Can anyone say jeepers Creepers?

Putski
05-03-2020, 04:06 PM
10 Awesome Facts About Harpy Eagles
Harpy eagles are among the world’s largest and most powerful eagles. Their rear talons are about three to four inches long – the same size as a grizzly bear’s claws.
Harpy eagles bring fresh green twigs and branches to the nest even after the chick has hatched. This may help to keep insects and parasites away, and also provide a cooler environment for the chick.
Harpy eagles have the largest talons of any extant (living) eagle.
Deforestation and shooting are the two main threats to the survival of the harpy eagle.
The harpy eagle is the national bird of Panama and appears on their coat of arms.
The design of ****es the Phoenix in the Harry Potter movies was inspired by the harpy eagle.
The harpy eagle lays two eggs, one egg is referred to as a “back up” in case something happens to the first egg, or it fails to hatch.
It takes an egg 56 days to hatch, and the young eagles are able to walk and stand after 36 days.
Harpy eagles swoop at speeds of up to 50 miles per hour.
It can take the harpy eagle three days to digest a meal, and they may only hunt twice a week.

dogdayz
05-03-2020, 06:40 PM
The female (being larger than males) can weigh up to 20 pounds.