Beastly Behavior

  the 6 most extreme raptor attacks. Osprey vs fish When an osprey spots a fish swimming below the surface, it positions itself above the water, its eyes locked on its prey. It then folds its wings and dives into the water at a great speed, with its legs extended forward and its sharp talons ready to strike. The osprey's talons are specially adapted for catching fish, as they are curved and have barbs that prevent the fish from escaping. Once it has caught its prey, the osprey takes off and flies away, with the fish securely clasped in its talons. Eagle vs goat Golden eagles have been observed using a technique known as "battering," in which they knock or drop their prey from a height to kill it. This technique has been observed in golden eagles preying on mountain goats in the wild. Golden eagles have been known to attack goats on steep cliffs, where the goats feel safe from predators. The eagles will swoop in and knock the goats off the cliff, causing them to fall t...