Bald eagle in Missouri found "too fat to fly" after eating a raccoon, rehabilitated and released.
Bald eagle found in Missouri initially suspected to be injured and unable to fly, was later discovered to be healthy but "too fat to fly" after eating a large meal. Further examination revealed a raccoon's paw in its stomach, suggesting it may have consumed raccoon roadkill. The eagle was rehabilitated and released near the capture site, following federal and state laws.
August 24, 2024
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