The business end of a raptor

From the smallest falcon to the biggest eagle, raptors are fierce and aggressive predators. Their weapon of choice, their talons, are able to put a vise-like grip on their prey, ripping and puncturing as they sink in. If you ever get a chance to see one up close, you can’t help but be struck by these meat hooks and when you do, you begin to appreciate the damage they can do.

Closeup of the talons of a Red-tailed Hawk.  (© Tony’s Takes)
Closeup of the talons of a Red-tailed Hawk. (© Tony’s Takes)

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