Golden eagles rely on a steady supply of prey to thrive and raise chicks – notably red grouse and Irish hares. Yet, during our recent surveys along transects (predetermined lines through an area) and ...

“The scientific literature is full of references to golden eagle attacks on different animals from around the world, from things as small as rabbits—their regular prey—to coyote and deer ...

But over time, key parts of that ecosystem have quietly unravelled. Golden eagles rely on a steady supply of prey to thrive and raise chicks – notably red grouse and Irish hares.

Not only is it rare to photograph a golden eagle attacking a mammal as large as a deer, it's an uncommon event to begin with, the scientists say You can save this article by registering for free ...

LONDON—The eagle, red-handed. Remote cameras intended to monitor Siberian tigers in Russia instead caught a golden eagle’s fatal attack on a deer, snapping three photos as the massive bird dug ...

The photos appeared in the Journal of Raptor Research this month alongside an article about the unusual attack. New Scientist reported this was the first documented case of a golden eagle preying on a ...

Since the golden eagle is a protected species, Bromee alerted local police who measured the dead bird's wingspan to 180cm. Despite the unusual attack, Bromee said he planned to continue hunting.

But over time, key parts of that ecosystem have quietly unraveled. Golden eagles rely on a steady supply of prey to thrive and raise chicks—notably red grouse and Irish hares.

Golden eagles rely on a steady supply of prey to thrive and raise chicks – notably red grouse and Irish hares. Yet, during our recent surveys along transects (predetermined lines through an area ...