Exploring the Speed of the Peregrine Falcon

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wierd_world on Instagram: "The falcon is a globally distributed bird of prey renowned for its unmatched speed, agility, and specialized hunting techniques. Unlike hawks or eagles that primarily use their talons to kill, falcons possess a unique notch on their upper beak called a tomial tooth, which they use to quickly dispatch prey by severing the spinal cord. Their anatomy is a marvel of biological engineering; they have slender, streamlined bodies and long, pointed wings that allow them to fly