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The Science of an Eagles Strike
A Bald Eagle or Haliaeetus leucocephalus, an apex winged predator in Canada's Atlantic Provinces. The Bald Eagle lives up to 28 years and boasts a massive wing span of up to 8 feet. As massive a predator it is, its only between 6 ½ and 14 lbs. In flight, a bald eagle soars at a speed of 30 mph, while in a dive, its speed can exceed 100 mph. With a grip of over 1000 lbs per square inch, escape from its grasp is rare. It's powerful grasp on display here, as it effortlessly tears its prey to pieces
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| Date Taken: | Jun 23, 2018 |
| Date Uploaded: | Jun 24, 2018 |
| Camera: | Canon EOS-1D X Mark II |
| Focal Length: | 400 mm |
| Shutter Speed: | 1/3200 sec |
| Aperture: | f/5.6 |
| ISO: | 400 |
| Copyright: | © Nick Tardif |
| Categories: | Adventure, Animals, Nature |
| Assignments: | Everyday Science |