Eagle Attacks, Carries Off Bear Cub

*jazz lady* ^(Premo) · 04-30-2004, 02:11 PM

OSLO, Norway - Wildlife experts were stunned this week to see an eagle attack and carry off a bear cub in view of its mother. The Norwegian Institute for Nature Research said it had not been able to find any other such attack documented anywhere.

The smallest cub, weighing an estimated 6 or 7 pounds, was trailing behind by about 10 yards. "Suddenly an eagle swooped down, grabbed the bear cub and flew away with it," Totsaas said Wednesday on the state radio network NRK.

Dang.

sleuth · 04-30-2004, 02:28 PM

Just goes to show all you parents out there what happens if you don't keep a close eye on your little ones.

It is surprising though. I didn't realize an eagle could lift that much.

*jazz lady* ^(Premo) · 04-30-2004, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by sleuth14
It is surprising though. I didn't realize an eagle could lift that much.

I didn't either. I saw a bald eagle around my house the other day. I quickly made sure my cats were accounted for.

SamSpade · 04-30-2004, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by sleuth14
Just goes to show all you parents out there what happens if you don't keep a close eye on your little ones.

It is surprising though. I didn't realize an eagle could lift that much.

Sure! It's a simple question of *weight ratios*!

*FromTexas* ^(Premo) · 04-30-2004, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by SamSpade
Sure! It's a simple question of *weight ratios*!

It depends. Was the eagle african or european?

John Z · 04-30-2004, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by SamSpade
Sure! It's a simple question of *weight ratios*!

You've got two coconuts and you're bangin' 'em together!

*jazz lady* ^(Premo) · 04-30-2004, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by FromTexas
It depends. Was the eagle african or european?

By the article, it looks like it was Norweigian.

*cattitude* ^(Premo) · 04-30-2004, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by jazz lady
I didn't either. I saw a bald eagle around my house the other day. I quickly made sure my cats were accounted for.

Watch out for the owls.

*Kyle* ^(Premo) · 04-30-2004, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by cattitude
Watch out for the owls.

The who?

*jazz lady* ^(Premo) · 04-30-2004, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by cattitude
Watch out for the owls.

You're scaring me. :sad: My kitties come in before dark, so they should be safe, correct?

04-30-2004, 02:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
jazz lady ^(Premo) ~~ rara avis ~~ Member Since: Sep 2001 Location: Moving right along... Posts: 45,706	Eagle Attacks, Carries Off Bear Cub OSLO, Norway - Wildlife experts were stunned this week to see an eagle attack and carry off a bear cub in view of its mother. The Norwegian Institute for Nature Research said it had not been able to find any other such attack documented anywhere. The smallest cub, weighing an estimated 6 or 7 pounds, was trailing behind by about 10 yards. "Suddenly an eagle swooped down, grabbed the bear cub and flew away with it," Totsaas said Wednesday on the state radio network NRK. Dang. __________________ ............................ "Music is the wine that fills the cup of silence." ~ Robert Fripp "If it hadn't been for jazz, there wouldn't be no rock and roll" ~ Louis Armstrong
	[ Reply w/Quote ]

04-30-2004, 02:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
sleuth Dadadadada Member Since: Aug 2002 Location: Greenwood, Indiana Posts: 5,581	Just goes to show all you parents out there what happens if you don't keep a close eye on your little ones. It is surprising though. I didn't realize an eagle could lift that much. __________________ "We watched the Y2K scare in a panic. And we watched as time proved Nostrodamus wrong. We watched as Mother Nature shook the planet, and cellular replaced the telephone. We lost Charlie Brown, Ray Charles, and Johnny Cash. Hell, we even lost Superman." ~Kenny Rogers
	[ Reply w/Quote ]

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode


\| Write Us \| Help \| Sponsors \| Classifieds \| Employment \| Forums \| MarketPlace \| Calendar \| Headlines \| Announcements \| Weather \| More... \|