Did this eagle just clean its talons before a meal?!It’s always a good idea to wash your hands before having a tasty snack. It doesn’t matter if you are chowing on purple popcorn or a hearty, handsome hake fish. This eagle knows the importance of good, clean hygiene so it dips its knuckles and talons in a nice bath of ice cold saltwater before grabbing its delicacy from the all you can eat, hake buffet. | Mark Smith Photography

Golden Eagle Ambush in the Alps , a Golden Eagle uses speed, precision, and powerful talons to catch an wild ibex on steep terrain. This is a rare look at how mountain predators hunt—and how prey animals rely on balance to survive. Follow for more short wildlife documentaries. #nature #wildlife #AnimalBehavior | Animals Zone 365

Did you know Bald Eagle talons are made of the same material as our fingernails, keratin? Watch as Sitka takes part in her cooperative care by allowing us to trim her talons on the glove! #pedicure #CooperativeCare #AnimalCare #FunFactFriday | Alaska Raptor Center