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Category: Animals
This category is dedicated to animal related topics
Interesting Facts About Eagles
Get to know more about these majestic species of bird with these interesting eagle facts.
Witten by: Niki Giovanis
What are Eagles?
For centuries eagles have traditionally been identified as symbols of heraldry and freedom. But what exactly distinguishes eagles from other types of birds, you may ask? The term eagle is used to classify large, strongly beaked, and big-footed birds of prey that belong to the Accipitridae family. For those of you who are unaware, birds of prey are the type of birds that hunt for other species of animals for food –seating them at the top of … Continue
Bald Eagle
Written By: Sahil
The Bald Eagle(Haliaeetus leucocephalus)is a bird of prey native to North America. It is easily recognizable due to its white head and the yellow beak. The bald eagle is not bald. The “ Bald ” is a deviation of “ balde ”, an Old English word meaning white. The eagle was named for its white feathers instead of a lack of feathers. It is a sea eagle, and its preferred prey is fish, although it occasionally preys upon small mammals. The Bald Eagle is the national emblem of United States since 1782.
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Where Do The Sharks at Georgia Aquarium Come From?
Animals don’t just appear at the Aquarium. We take great care and consideration when creating new exhibits and introducing new animals to the Aquarium. Find out where some of the sharks in our new gallery, Sharks! Predators of the Deep came from along with some help from our partners and other facilities.
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The Seattle Aquarium is a premier resource for hands-on marine experiences and conservation education offering fun, exciting ways to discover more about the amazing Puget Sound and our world’s one big ocean. Join us in our mission: Inspiring Conservation of Our Marine Environment. seattleaquarium.org