Geese are native to North America, predominantly found in Canada and the Northern United States, mainly around the Great Lakes region. Originating from some of the coldest areas of Canada, Geese are good at withstanding cold temperatures, but there is a limit to this. How do geese survive extreme cold? Geese survive the extreme cold by…
Category: Birds
How Long Do Geese Fly Without Stopping?
Geese will long distances during the migration. It’s said that they can fly in excess 1,500 kilometers (932 miles) in one day, which sounds almost unbelievable. Of course, geese can’t fly that distance without stopping, they must take breaks. But how far can they fly non-stop? How long do geese fly without stopping? Geese can fly…
What Happens if You Kill a Bald Eagle? (Shoot or Accident)
In recent years, news reports have covered the “unusually high” number of bald eagles dying from gunshot wounds. Thankfully there are strict measures to curb this issue, as you’ll see later as I talk about how killing a bald eagle a federal offense. But what happens if you shoot a bald eagle, or even kill…
How Much is a Bald Eagle Worth? (Prices & Legality)
A few months ago, a friend jokingly mentioned that the bald eagle’s price could fully pay for my vacation to a luxurious destination — and I’d still have money left over! Whilst this was a tongue in cheek comment, it did make me wonder how much money a bald eagle is, and even whether you…
Can an Eagle Pick Up a Cat and Kill It?
Cat owners who live in the same areas where eagles are present have worried for years about the risk of their pet being taken by a bird of prey. But just what is the truth about eagles being able to pick up cats and taking them away to eat them? Well, I decided to investigate…
How Much Weight Can a Bald Eagle Carry?
For centuries people have lived in fear of bald eagles swooping down and picking up pets, livestock, and even human babies. But what exactly is the truth about bald eagles picking up live or inanimate objects and how much weight can they pick up? Here’s the truth… How much weight can a bald eagle carry? A…