Scientists in the UK have found that a bird of prey native to sub-Saharan Africa can deliver precise and powerful kicks with a force five times its own body weight; enough to kill venomous snakes in ...

The African savanna is home to many amazing and unique animals, including the secretary bird. This striking creature may look like it’s dressed for a fancy masquerade ball, but don’t expect it to be a ...

LONDON, Jan. 25 (UPI) --The secretary bird, Sagittarius serpentarius, is a mostly terrestrial bird found among the grasslands of sub-Saharan Africa. For the first time, scientists have quantified the ...

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An curved arrow pointing right. The secretary bird is native to Sub-Saharan Africa, stands over 4' tall, and has powerful kicks to take out snakes and other small animals. Produced by Matt Stuart.

Scientists are studying the snake-hunting ability of the secretary bird from sub-Saharan Africa, which can kick a snake to death with a force five times its own body weight. Matthew Stock reports.