Clever Hunting Techniques Of World's Fastest Hunter
By: EjazUlHaqBhat
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The peregrine falcon is the world's fastest hunter. Its high speed gives it better manoeuvrability and precision in strikes
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Peregrine falcons use a variety of hunting techniques, including stooping, chasing and contour-hunting
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Its most famous hunting technique, the stoop, involves flying high, locating prey, and then diving at it at speeds of over 200 mph
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The falcon then closes its feet to knock the prey out of the air
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Peregrine falcons can also chase their prey in level flight, flapping their wings furiously
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They can hunt from exposed perches, using their eyesight to pick out prey
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Peregrine falcons can use natural contours to surprise and ambush prey on the ground
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Peregrine falcons can curl one of their feet into a fist and punch the target out of the air. They can dismember their prey and eat it in flight
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