Falcons are known to be fast and powerful predatory birds. However, the peregrine falcon stands in a class by itself. The peregrine falcon is so fast that scientists had to create a computer model to ...

Computer simulations of peregrine falcon attacks show that the extreme speeds reached during dives from high altitudes enhance the raptors' ability to execute maneuvers needed to nab agile prey that ...

New research into the hunting techniques of Peregrine falcons shows why the birds travel as fast as Formula One cars to catch their prey. Peregrine falcons reach breakneck speeds and dive down onto ...