The Mighty Eagle
The mighty eagle is undoubtedly the most independent, powerful and majestic of all creation after Man! One should rate the eagle even higher than the king of the wild lands, the lion or even the biggest of all animals on land the jumbo elephant, both of which rule only in a few square miles on land, very much short of the overpowering influence of the mighty eagle, soaring into the skies. Even the giant squid which stands out as the largest of all species currently living does not have the influence, power and speed of the mighty eagle in its respective territory. Perhaps, it is because the sky signifies endless boundaries and the eagle displays its majesty during flight, well within the view of biped man.
Amazingly, the eagle - taking the American Bald Eagle as the foremost example, is a relatively small animal or bird. Measuring only up to 3 feet of body length, less than a metre, its body weight is less than 6.5 kg. However, its wing span of up to 2 1/2 metres allows it to control the skies with majestic skill, a combination of speed, power and accuracy. The average American bald eagle has a life span of 15-20 years, though in captivity as a domesticated fowl that hardly flies, it has even reached up to 30 years.
Let us see some of the physical features of the mighty eagle than makes it stand out as a majestic species which rule the skies, with hardly any equal and almost free from danger or harm by any other living species, except man of course!
Soaring abilities
Flying at a top speed of 35mph, it can soar up to 10,000 feet, using currents of warm air called 'thermals' to rise to the heavens, making it the only species that can rise up to `gaze' at the sun. Mythologically, that is how it gets its strength - from the sun. Its powerful wings and flying ability is partly attributed to the uniqueness of eagle feathers, which until today is a prized, if not prohibited collection. Each adult eagle has up to 7,000 feathers, which are light, strong and highly flexible. This skilled flyer not only can soar, but can suddenly swoop down on its prey, breaking its speed with perfect control and finesse. Such is its focus and perfection, with perfect timing, perfect precision and perfect purpose that makes it stand out as a majestic species.
Super-sharp vision
No species on earth, including man can match the vision of an eagle. At an altitude of one thousand feet, its vision covers an area of up to 3 square miles, easily spotting a rabbit on ground. It has two points of focus or foveae in the back of its eyes allowing it to see in front and to the sides simultaneously. A thin translucent membrane enables it to clear the eyes of dirt and even see through it while flying.
And of course, the eagle has colour vision, helping it to differentiate and identify the various living species and artifacts moving on the ground.
Strength in beak and talons
The eagle knows its abilities and understands its prey whether the rabbit on ground of the fish swimming under the water surface and literally takes it off the ground or water with one swoop. Like most animal species, they are `natural' in using their skills for the purpose of survival. Man can learn from this ability to use one's potential to the limits.
Finally, the eagle has wisdom combined with talent. With so much power and skill, the lack of wisdom would be fatal. Eagles can drown in the seas and they do fall into traps, ingeniously made by native Indians, who seek their feathers, while they worship the eagle for their majesty.
They have a voice too, a high pitch shrill voice, produced without vocal cords, signifying their presence and authority as they soar with their prey.
There is much we can learn from the eagle. Firstly, you must recognise the eagle in you. Awake, rise and soar into the skies today.
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Amazingly, the eagle - taking the American Bald Eagle as the foremost example, is a relatively small animal or bird. Measuring only up to 3 feet of body length, less than a metre, its body weight is less than 6.5 kg. However, its wing span of up to 2 1/2 metres allows it to control the skies with majestic skill, a combination of speed, power and accuracy. The average American bald eagle has a life span of 15-20 years, though in captivity as a domesticated fowl that hardly flies, it has even reached up to 30 years.
Let us see some of the physical features of the mighty eagle than makes it stand out as a majestic species which rule the skies, with hardly any equal and almost free from danger or harm by any other living species, except man of course!
Soaring abilities
Flying at a top speed of 35mph, it can soar up to 10,000 feet, using currents of warm air called 'thermals' to rise to the heavens, making it the only species that can rise up to `gaze' at the sun. Mythologically, that is how it gets its strength - from the sun. Its powerful wings and flying ability is partly attributed to the uniqueness of eagle feathers, which until today is a prized, if not prohibited collection. Each adult eagle has up to 7,000 feathers, which are light, strong and highly flexible. This skilled flyer not only can soar, but can suddenly swoop down on its prey, breaking its speed with perfect control and finesse. Such is its focus and perfection, with perfect timing, perfect precision and perfect purpose that makes it stand out as a majestic species.
Super-sharp vision
No species on earth, including man can match the vision of an eagle. At an altitude of one thousand feet, its vision covers an area of up to 3 square miles, easily spotting a rabbit on ground. It has two points of focus or foveae in the back of its eyes allowing it to see in front and to the sides simultaneously. A thin translucent membrane enables it to clear the eyes of dirt and even see through it while flying.
And of course, the eagle has colour vision, helping it to differentiate and identify the various living species and artifacts moving on the ground.
Strength in beak and talons
The eagle knows its abilities and understands its prey whether the rabbit on ground of the fish swimming under the water surface and literally takes it off the ground or water with one swoop. Like most animal species, they are `natural' in using their skills for the purpose of survival. Man can learn from this ability to use one's potential to the limits.
Finally, the eagle has wisdom combined with talent. With so much power and skill, the lack of wisdom would be fatal. Eagles can drown in the seas and they do fall into traps, ingeniously made by native Indians, who seek their feathers, while they worship the eagle for their majesty.
They have a voice too, a high pitch shrill voice, produced without vocal cords, signifying their presence and authority as they soar with their prey.
There is much we can learn from the eagle. Firstly, you must recognise the eagle in you. Awake, rise and soar into the skies today.
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