The renowned educational exhibit at the animal conservation park brings back one of the most unique birds, the raptor.
El technical team has managed to get the raptor eagle overcome veterinary problems and again shows live his extraordinary low flight as a natural hunting strategy. Included since 2021 in the Red List of the (IUCN), is concerned about the evolution of its population of victims of poisoning.
One of the most admired features of BIOPARC Valencia is the ability to bring wild nature closer and, among the different and avant-garde techniques used such as zoodipping, there is an activity that stands out for its ability to thrill, the educational exhibition “The circle of life”. As a authentic live documentary, different species of birds and mammals develop their innate behaviors all with feed, hunt, or defend oneself.
The team in charge of its care expresses its satisfaction at the reintroduction of one of the most prized animals, the raptor eagle.
Due to a problem in the growth of its plumage, this precious animal has required a long veterinary treatment which has kept him under special care. Now this 17-year-old male is fully recovered thanks to the personalized monitoring of the technical staff and, once again, amazes to the many people who visit the park with its exceptional low-flying flightThe raptor eagle is considered “Vulnerable” on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species.
As for the peculiarities of the rapax eagle (Aquila rapax), its unique flight stands out, which allows it not to be perceived by their prey when it tries to hunt them. A behavior that can be observed at BIOPARC. In addition, it is distinguished by itswith small claws, which are effective at holding, but are not as specialized in killing very large animals; and their robust beak to tear through tough skin and quickly access the flesh, even if it is partially rotten.
This eagle is opportunist, that is, although it is a great predator, adapts its diet and hunting strategy to whatever is available and easy to catch at any given time. They can be animals in any state; it doesn't mind if they are carcasses, as this way it expends as little energy as possible and doesn't expose itself to as many dangers. This way, it increases its chances of survival. However, in recent years it has been encountering a threat for all its species: the poisoned carrion.
“The Cycle of Life” completes the tour of the different habitats that can be seen at BIOPARC.
In an attractive environment specifically prepared and with a conservationist and informative narrative about the qualities and threats of the various species, is designed to show its adaptation and survival tactics.
It makes it possible to witness the raptor eagle and the vociferous eagle in action (Haliaeetus vocifer) next to the porcupines (Hystrix africaeaustralis) of the African continent. This activity requires a high level of knowledge and professional work to forge a strong bond between the person and each animal, capable of coordinating his movements at all times with a common thread, being the truly impressive final result.
All this to fulfill one of the fundamental objectives of BIOPARC, to transmit thethe beauty of wildlife, of this immense and wonderful biodiversity that our planet houses to awaken empathy, love and mobilize society towards its protección.
