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Young golden eagles leave their parents' territory late

Young golden eagles leave their parents' territory late
Phys.org Tuesday 25 August 2026, 14:20 UTC 1 min read
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When a young golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) finally leaves its parents' territory, it leaves behind the only safety net it has ever known. Until now, biologists had assumed that eagles took this step as soon as they could fly well enough to survive on their own.

When a young golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) finally leaves its parents' territory, it leaves behind the only safety net it has ever known. Until now, biologists had assumed that eagles took this step as soon as they could fly well enough to survive on their own.
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