--- Julia wrote: <snip> > I wonder how a bird as big as some of the larger > estimates would do against a wolf?
I read somewhere (too long ago to have _any_ idea where) that people in the Eurasian steppes (can't remember if it was Hun- or Mongol- types) used to hunt wolves with golden eagles: the eagles' talon-pressure generates some ridiculous pounds-per-square-inch (sorry Alberto :D) that is capable of snapping a wolf's spine (or maybe it was neck?). Vague Recollections Maru __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Faith Hill - Exclusive Performances, Videos & More http://faith.yahoo.com _______________________________________________ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
