Eagle Attacks, Carries Off Bear Cub

[jazz lady]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

It depends. Was the eagle african or european?

 

[John Z]

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]

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

By the article, it looks like it was Norweigian.

 

[cattitude]

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]

Originally posted by cattitude
Watch out for the owls.

The who?

 

[jazz lady]

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?

 

[jazz lady]

Originally posted by Kyle
The who?

No, the owls. The Who broke up years ago.

 

[tlatchaw]

The Russian aristocracy used to hunt wolves with Golden Eagles a hundred years ago. Those birds are amazingly strong! (Of course, the eagles would kill the wolves but not bring them back).

 

[FromTexas]

Originally posted by jazz lady
By the article, it looks like it was Norweigian.

It doesn't say. Maybe it was on vacation and was trying to bear with the in-flight meal service.

 

[jazz lady]

Originally posted by FromTexas
It doesn't say. Maybe it was on vacation and was trying to bear with the in-flight meal service.

* G R O A N *

 

[Nupe2]

Originally posted by John Z
You've got two coconuts and you're bangin' 'em together!

Are you suggesting that coconuts are migratory?

 

[FromTexas]

Originally posted by jazz lady
* G R O A N *

I try.

 

[jazz lady]

Originally posted by FromTexas


I try.

You're the most trying person I know other than MM...

 

[FromTexas]

Originally posted by jazz lady
You're the most trying person I know other than MM...

meamie.

 

[jazz lady]

Originally posted by FromTexas
meamie.

Yes, I am. It's the new me.

 

[FromTexas]

Originally posted by jazz lady
Yes, I am. It's the new me.

And we love you that way.