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Golden eagle attacks deer (Don’t worry, the deer is fine)

I came across this unbelievable story, “Golden Eagle attacks White-tailed Deer at Nachusa Grasslands!”, and series of amazing photographs on the Illinois Birders’ Forum. A golden eagle attacks a running white tail deer and the drama is captured by a photographer.
Don’t worry, the deer is fine. The story and photos are amazing. Learn more.

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2010 03 08 Kirt Manecke Amazing Comments (0)

Winter survival for big game animals

Winter survival for big game animals in winter is tough.
Big game survive winter through four main adaptations: an insulated coat, reducing their metabolism (up to one-third of what they need to meet basic life functions), remaining bedded for long periods during bad weather and relying on stored body fat, according the to article “Winter survival [...]

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2010 01 22 Kirt Manecke Deer
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