Posted by: Caileigh Robertson, Communications
With this weekend’s Hawks vs. Falcons game rapidly approaching, let’s take a look at some of the strengths of each opponent.
1. Hawks capture and kill their prey with their feet, yet falcons rely on the tomial tooth of their beaks to break the necks of their prey. (I wouldn’t want to be that unlucky fellow…)
2. Hawks are known for their slow glides in the sky, while falcons are known for their incredible soaring speeds. Falcons have produced speeds clocking in at 200 miles per hour!
3.Hawks have broad, wide wings that are perfect for soaring. Falcons have long, slender wings that are pointed at the tip, which give them greater agility in the air.
Both hawks and falcons are strong and powerful creatures, but we’ll let the playoffs determine which of the two is best on the field. Is it Sunday yet?
In the meantime, show your Seahawks spirit and get a zoo admission discount. From Jan. 11-13, wear any Seahawks garb such as a jersey, sweatshirt, hat or gloves, and receive half off zoo admission. Get the discount details, then we'll see you out there!
With this weekend’s Hawks vs. Falcons game rapidly approaching, let’s take a look at some of the strengths of each opponent.
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| Red-tailed hawk (left, photo by Dennis Dow/Woodland Park Zoo) and peregrine falcon (right, photo by Dennis Conner/Woodland Park Zoo) |
1. Hawks capture and kill their prey with their feet, yet falcons rely on the tomial tooth of their beaks to break the necks of their prey. (I wouldn’t want to be that unlucky fellow…)
2. Hawks are known for their slow glides in the sky, while falcons are known for their incredible soaring speeds. Falcons have produced speeds clocking in at 200 miles per hour!
3.Hawks have broad, wide wings that are perfect for soaring. Falcons have long, slender wings that are pointed at the tip, which give them greater agility in the air.
Both hawks and falcons are strong and powerful creatures, but we’ll let the playoffs determine which of the two is best on the field. Is it Sunday yet?
In the meantime, show your Seahawks spirit and get a zoo admission discount. From Jan. 11-13, wear any Seahawks garb such as a jersey, sweatshirt, hat or gloves, and receive half off zoo admission. Get the discount details, then we'll see you out there!
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