Just for fun

6 facts about EagleS

1) Eagles feature prominently ON the coat of arms of a large number of countries, such AS Germany, Mexico, Egypt, Poland AND Austria.

2) Golden eagles have been known to hunt foxes, wild cats and even young deer and goats.

3) Female golden eagles usually lay between one and four eggs each breeding season.

4) There are over 60 different species of eagle.

5) Each pair of eagles needs a huge territory of around 3,000 acres and they soar on thermals as they hunt their prey from the air.

6) Once an eagle spots prey, it swoops down at a speed of up to 150 km/h, striking and killing it with its fearsome talons. Keen eyesight allows the eagle to see prey as small as a mouse or a lizard, but animals as big as a fox may be killed.