Peregrine falcons
catch other birds
mid-flight by
diving at more
than 200 mph. To
do it, they need
some
high-precision
gear: special
eyesight, talons
(
more)
Peregrine falcons catch other birds mid-flight by diving at more than 200 mph. To do it, they need some high-precision gear: special eyesight, talons and aerodynamics that can't be beat.
SUBSCRIBE to Deep Look!
http://goo.gl/8NwXqt
Please support us on Patreon!
https://www.patreon.com/deeplo...
DEEP LOOK is a ultra-HD (4K) short video series created by KQED San Francisco and presented by PBS Digital Studios. See the unseen at the very edge of our visible world. Explore big scientific mysteries by going incredibly small.
---
While known for being the world’s fastest bird–peregrines have been clocked at diving more than 200 miles per hour–these majestic birds were at risk for going extinct 50 years ago. Widespread use of pesticides such as DDT decimated native populations of peregrine falcons.
By 1970, California’s peregrine population had dwindled to only two known nesting pairs statewide. The federal government banned DDT in 1972. And successful restoration efforts spearheaded by organizatio...
Originally collected by
fetching...
(
less)
