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Osprey
Avian angler
If fish can feel fear, they'd do well to direct it at the flying osprey in our photo. Much to their aquatic quarries' chagrin, ospreys are a cosmopolitan species seen over every continent except Antarctica – and these raptors are well-oiled fishing machines, literally and figuratively. Oily feathers and a sleek shape help ospreys slice through water when diving, and scales on their talons act like barbs on fish hooks to ensure that slimy swimmers can't slip from their clutches.
Avian angler
If fish can feel fear, they'd do well to direct it at the flying osprey in our photo. Much to their aquatic quarries' chagrin, ospreys are a cosmopolitan species seen over every continent except Antarctica – and these raptors are well-oiled fishing machines, literally and figuratively. Oily feathers and a sleek shape help ospreys slice through water when diving, and scales on their talons act like barbs on fish hooks to ensure that slimy swimmers can't slip from their clutches.
Much to their aquatic quarries' chagrin, ospreys can be seen soaring over almost every continent.
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