Harpy eagles are one of the largest birds on the planet, and among the most powerful, too—they can exert several thousand pounds of pressure with their 5-inch-long talons, enabling them to instantly ...

Bears are symbols of power and resilience. Birds are symbols of freedom and mystery. At first glance, these two creatures seem to have little to do with each other. One is huge, covered in fur, and ...

MATO GROSSO, BRAZIL — It was supposed to be a shortcut. Now, waist-high in latte brown water, I find myself stumbling over submerged logs, ducking under ant-teeming briars, and pushing through sticky ...

SAN DIEGO, Calif. (CBS 8) - This week's Zoo Day animal is the largest and most powerful raptor found in America, with talons that can be up to five inches long. In this video story, trainer Lindsay ...

They possess the largest talons of any living eagle, with the killing talon being comparable in size to a grizzly bear's claw. The female Harpy Eagle, which is larger than the male, can weigh between ...

(Reuters) - A fluffy Harpy Eagle recently born at Brazil's Bela Vista Biological Refuge is keeping the center's caretakers busy as they seek to preserve this near-threatened species. The white eagle, ...