Note: These Challenge Questions coincide with the Spring 2004 Reports
From: STEVE MAANUM (SMAANUM@parkrapids.k12.mn.us)
Date: Tue Mar 02 2004 - 11:48:34 EST
Next message: STEVE MAANUM: "challenge question #8"
Eagles use their talons for picking up prey because talons are suited
for grabbing and holding, while beaks are designed for tearing. The
placement of their feet and talons is also a consideration - on the
bottom of their body where their beaks are way up front. Balance would
be a problem when holding a fish or a duck in their beak, not to mention
having their eyesight blocked. Those are things that our Park Rapids
5th graders discussed.
Copyright 2004 Journey North. All Rights Reserved. Please send
all questions, comments, and suggestions to our feedback form
|