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Jungle Eagle
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Jungle Eagle

Season 30 Episode 3 | 53m 10s

Harpy eagles are the most powerful birds of prey in the world. Standing three feet tall, with a six-foot wingspan and razor-sharp talons the size of bear claws, these birds are the heavyweight hunters of the South American rainforest. Enter the secret world of the harpy.

Aired: 11/07/11 | Expires: 02/18/24
Jungle Eagle
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