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Here's Why Peregrine Falcons Are the Top Guns of the Sky

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.

Here's Why Peregrine Falcons Are the Top Guns of the Sky

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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.

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