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   *  The smallest species of eagle is the South Nicobar Serpent Eagle (Spilornis klossi), at 450 g (1 lb) and 40 cm (16 in).

 *       There are more than 60 different species of eagle.

       * The female of all known species of eagle is larger than the male.

* The nest of an Eagle is called  Eyries, and are usually found  in tall trees or on high cliffs

* Most eagles are larger than any other raptors apart from vultures.

*  Eagles have unusual eyes. They are very large in proportion to their heads and have extremely large pupils.

* Eagles’ eyes have a million light-sensitive cells per square mm of retina, five times more that a human’s 200,000.

* While humans see just three basic colours, eagles see five

* Many eagle species lay two eggs, but the older, larger chick frequently kills its younger sibling once it has hatched. Adults do not intervene.

* The Harpy Eagle and the Philippine Eagle have wings that spread 2.5m across and use their massive, sharp talons, to kill and carry off prey as large as deer and monkeys.

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FACTS ON GIRAFFE

• ·        Giraffes are the tallest mammals on Earth. Their legs alone are taller than many humans—about 6 feet.
• ·        They can run as fast as 35 miles an hour over short distances, or cruise at 10 mph over longer distances.
• ·        A giraffe's neck is too short to reach the ground. As a result, it has to awkwardly spread its front legs or kneel to reach the ground for a drink of water.
• ·        Giraffes only need to drink once every few days. Most of their water comes from all the plants they eat.
• ·        A female giraffe gives birth standing up; their young fall more than 5 feet to the ground at birth.
• ·        Giraffes learn to stand just 30 minutes after birth and can run with their mothers just 10 hours after birth.
• ·        A giraffe's feet are the size of a dinner plate—approximately 12 inches across.
• ·        Females use their hooves as weapons to protect their young. They are strong enough to kill a lion.
•     Both male and female giraffes have two distinct, hair-covered horns called OSSICONES.
•     Giraffes are a ruminant, which means they have more than one stomach to help them digest their food. In fact, they have 4 stomachs!