Noticing the absence of the mother wild boar, a Martial eagle quickly swooped down to attack and kill a wild boar. The eagle then carried its prey into a bush and enjoyed its meal.
The Martial Eagle is the largest predatory eagle in Africa (equivalent to the African eagle), with a length of 78 to 96cm, a wingspan of 188 to 260cm and can weigh from 3 to 6kg.
It is also one of the most powerful raptors in the world and has virtually no enemies in the wild. This eagle can hunt and eat a variety of animals, from birds, reptiles (including venomous snakes and large African rock pythons) or even mammals. …