Friday, August 2, 2013

Fast Falcons

 The peregrine falcon is the existing animal on the planet.


 Picture from All About Birds

 Peregrine falcons have been clocked at 242 miles per hour during their swooping dives and may be capable of reaching ever higher speeds.  It's speed is what allows the bird to capture prey much larger than itself.


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