The secretary bird is a masterful predator, using its long legs and powerful talons to deliver deadly blows to its prey. In ...

Since venomous snakes make up part of the secretary bird's diet, the speed and efficiency that they land a fatal blow to the snake's skull is vital to their survival. The study, published in the ...

Snake-hunting Secretary Birds use the force of five times their body weight to stamp on and kill their prey. Researchers have discovered that Secretary Birds can kick with 195 Newtons, which is ...

Secretary birds will eat almost anything they can get a hold of. They typically hunt small- to medium-sized animals like insects, crabs, mice, hares, birds, and snakes. In fact, they even hunt ...

An curved arrow pointing right. The secretary bird is native to Sub-Saharan Africa, stands over 4' tall, and has powerful kicks to take out snakes and other small animals. Produced by Matt Stuart.

Five times the bird's weight lands on the snake in one-tenth of the blink of an eye When the lanky leg of a secretary bird kicks a snake in the head, the killer blow can transfer five times the ...

“Secretary Birds are such majestic animals ... We encourage everyone to come see the chick and learn about these snake-stomping birds!” Since the baby was hatched, the two parents have ...

Since venomous snakes make up part of the secretary bird's diet, the speed and efficiency that they land a fatal blow to the snake's skull is vital to their survival. The study, published in the ...