How Sharp are an Eagle's Eyes?
Clip: Season 47 Episode 7 | 2m 45sVideo has Closed Captions
Learn why eagles have the sharpest eyesight of any vertebrate animal.
A golden eagle is tasked with finding her handler 1.5 miles away, putting her keen eyesight to the test.
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How Sharp are an Eagle's Eyes?
Clip: Season 47 Episode 7 | 2m 45sVideo has Closed Captions
A golden eagle is tasked with finding her handler 1.5 miles away, putting her keen eyesight to the test.
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