When you spot a large bird soaring overhead, it’s not always easy to tell whether it’s an eagle or a hawk. Both are powerful raptors with sharp eyesight, strong talons, and impressive hunting skills, ...

In the treacherous Altai Mountains in the far reaches of western Mongolia, golden eagles build their nests high up on rock faces. (all photos by Palani Mohan, courtesy Merrell Publishers, from ...

This article was originally published by High Country News. The golden eagle did not fly, even when Hannah Nikonow pulled over, climbed out of her car, and approached the bird on a cold January day.

I started hunting as a young boy, and was taught the importance of gun safety, and the ethic of respect for the animals being pursued as a keystone element of “sportsmanship.” I was taught not to pull ...