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Bald Eagle’s Aerial Attack on Unsuspecting Swan
This serene, unsuspecting trumpeter swan was captured flying over Lakelse Lake in British Columbia, when suddenly, like a bolt from the blue, a bald eagle launched a fierce and audacious attack on it in mid-flight. The bird of prey landed on its victim, seizing hold of it while trying to pierce its vital areas with its dagger-like hind claws. What follows is an incredible sequence of photos of avian aerial combat at its most tense and gripping.
Continue reading...The Most Terrifying Bird on Earth
Friday, April 17, 2009
Queensland, Australia. Philip Mclean, a 16 year-old boy, and his brother, aged 13, encounter a cassowary. Despite the size of the brightly coloured bird before them, the Mclean brothers attempt to bludgeon it to death with clubs. It is a fatal mistake. The elder brother lands a blow on the beast but is knocked to the ground. Lying prone, Philip is kicked in the neck by the cassowary, opening a deadly wound.
Continue reading...Masked Gunmen Attack Amazon Tribe
Monday, June 30, 2008
Image by CIR/Survival The moment masked gunman opened fire on Indian tribespeople in Brazil was captured in extraordinary footage released last week by human rights groups. Ten people, including six children, were injured in the attack which is the latest outbreak of violence in the ongoing feud [...]
Continue reading...Hawk Attacks Little Girl
Friday, April 4, 2008
Ah, Boston. Home to the Celtics, the Red Sox, 40 year-old men who go by “Tommy” and “Jimmy”, and now, a fierce predator that picks off preteen girls with extreme prejudice. He sees your Jonas Brothers t-shirt, little girl, and it makes him angry. Grarr. [...]
Continue reading...Woman on Cheetah Attack: Meh
Monday, March 31, 2008
It’s said that when you truly enjoy your job, you can’t wait to get out in the morning, and that going to work feels like going to play a game, or visit a friend. Image from euan_pics on flickr Obviously, the owner of a Florida wildlife preserve is drinking [...]
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Tuesday, November 3, 2009
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