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To: proudpapa

My wife is a master falconer. She loves eagles, but sticks with big female Red Tail hawks. Even her Red Tail has taken a “ride” on her Jack Russell terrier. Fortunately no damage. An eagle walking up your arm can sink talons deeply enough to cut a major blood vessel. A full arm glove with protection for neck and shoulder is recommended. The poodle was lucky.


18 posted on 05/24/2011 2:29:52 PM PDT by Myrddin
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To: Myrddin

It’s amazing how strong raptor’s talons are. You can find videos on You tube of Mongolian horsemen using eagles to actually hunt and kill wolves. If they can kill a wolf, they could kill a person. Of course they can’t take off with them, but they don’t have too much of a problem killing them. Just unbelievable power.

Freegards


28 posted on 05/24/2011 3:34:46 PM PDT by Ransomed
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