Golden Eagles

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Facts About Golden Eagles

Fun and Unique Facts

A Golden Eagle’s beak keeps growing its whole life — just like your fingernails!

Golden Eagles can see four main colors, while humans only see three!

Golden Eagles can survive in temperatures as low as -40°F (-40°C)!

Golden Eagles have been trained for falconry (a special kind of bird hunting) for more than 3,000 years!

There are approximately 170,000 to 250,000 Golden Eagles left in the world!

Golden Eagles face big dangers like losing their homes (habitat loss) and human activities, such as building roads or power lines.

Golden Eagles have extra fluffy feathers on their heads — more than most other eagles! It’s like they’re wearing a cozy hat!

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