Slovakia: Falconry imparts practical skills to students

Deutsche Welle ^ | Feb 4, 2025 | Christian von Rechenberg

[posterchild]

A Slovakian principal says that the unique subject of falconry at his school helps to shape children's personalities and improve their concentration. Working with birds of prey requires a relationship of trust between animals and humans.

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2 min 23 second video

[Larry Lucido]

I had a distant ancestor who taught pterodactylry. It didn’t go well.

[17th Miss Regt]

I had a distant ancestor who taught pterodactylry. It didn’t go well.

May he rest in pieces.

[Opinionated Blowhard]

I’m surprised that there isn’t more working with animals in schools or at least an option in schools. Maybe there is in rural schools and I’m just not aware of it. But the principal is right. Working with animals is a skill to be developed and I’m sure a lot of kids would like to do it.

[Myrddin]

My wife is a master falconer. It is a LOT of work to have a bird for hunting. Daily weighing. Careful control of food to ensure the bird is strong enough to hunt and hungry enough to return to the glove. Over feed and the bird flies away. Constant training is a must. My wife isn't currently flying a bird because she isn't in good enough physical condition to do justice to the bird.

[Jamestown1630]

It always fascinated me, but even when young I realized that it was too enormous a responsibility for my circumstances; I decided to be satisfied with reading and watching others.

[pierrem15]

Future drone hunters.

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[waterhill]

Future Farmers of America and 4H.

I was in FFA in high school. I still support the local ag kids boosters.

[bobbo666]

Was he related to Thag? You know, the guy who gave his life and name to the spiked tail of the stegosaurus: Thagomyser. sp??