German photographer Leo Thomas recently traveled to the Altai region in Western Mongolia to document the ancient art of eagle hunting. This traditional form of falconry has been practiced for thousands of years by a small group of nomads who train birds of prey to help hunt wild animals such as foxes and small hares. While most eagle hunters today are male, Thomas had the … [Read more...] about The Last Female Eagle Hunter of Mongolia: A Captivating Portrait of an Ancient Tradition
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The harpy eagle is so large that it resembles a person dressed up in a costume
A photo of a harpy eagle has lately gone popular on social media, with many people questioning if it is a real bird, a human dressed up in a costume, or a bizarre monster from a science-fiction film. Honestly, looking at those photographs, it might be any of them. However, it is merely a bird. Actually, it is the world’s biggest bird. Meet the harpy eagle, everyone! The … [Read more...] about The harpy eagle is so large that it resembles a person dressed up in a costume