Two billion termites in two weeks: How Amur falcons cross the Arabian Sea

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Sep 4, 2024, 2:36 pm757 ptsInteresting
One million Amur falcons (Falco amurensis) can consume two billion termites in just over fifteen days. This is according to a paper published in the Journal of Raptor Research. These numbers are big, and the conclusions are even bigger—Northeast India provides a crucial stopover site for these falcons as they…

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