In the treacherous Altai Mountains in the far reaches of western Mongolia, golden eagles build their nests high up on rock faces. (all photos by Palani Mohan, courtesy Merrell Publishers, from ...

CHENGELSY GORGE, Kazakhstan (Reuters) - When it snows on the steppes of eastern Kazakhstan, hunters saddle up and gallop off with eagles on their arms in search of prey. The men follow the animal ...

Eagles are incredible birds with extremely strong talons. Part of their carnivore diet includes fish, meaning they use their sharp talons to hunt in the water. How does an eagle hunt in the water?

This article was originally published by High Country News. The golden eagle did not fly, even when Hannah Nikonow pulled over, climbed out of her car, and approached the bird on a cold January day.