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Did you know Bald Eagle talons are made of the same material as our fingernails, keratin? Watch as Sitka takes part in her cooperative care by allowing us to trim her talons on the glove! #pedicure #CooperativeCare #AnimalCare #FunFactFriday
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She's gorgeous....she knows you are helping her!🥰

This was awesome, Rat/Salmon treat, YUMMY! Questions, Can a captive Raptor be bred and raise young for release in the wild or does her injury prevent this?

Good question! In theory, a captive raptor could breed and raise young, but we are not a breeding facility and don’t have the equipment or permits for that kind of program.

I’ve been there a couple of summers ago: loved it. You do amazing work‼️🙏🏻💖

Super wspaniały orzeł ☀️🦅❤️

Eagles are such beautiful birds.

beautiful bird, great work. Thank you.

So incredibly 😎!

I wonder if this young lady has any idea just how cool her job is.

A little eagle manicure.

rat and salmon - yum! 😋

What girl doesn't love a good pedi? 🥰🥰🥰

Great rapport amongst each creature. I love this…Thank you for sharing.

Very good girl - and just beautiful. Thanx for sharing.

@RafaelDeMelchor Bird rehabbers are the best!

🥰

She’s a beautiful bird

@RafaelDeMelchor Bird rehabbers are the best!

What a great video. Keep up the good work.

Precious!🦅

Manicure time!

How lucky to be able to work with such a beautiful animal, Sophie!

What a beautiful creature...looks like she's got a bit of sass too :)

Does she know you’re helping or think it’s just a weird interest of yours and a fair trade for rat-salmon?

Yep. So is a rhino’s horn.



