# @bbcearth on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DUOD3xjjJzU
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/65517697-bbcearth-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/345484dd78.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-02-01T15:05:00.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** BBC Earth (@bbcearth) — https://gondola.cc/bbcearth

## Caption

Do you know the difference between claws and talons? 🦅 🤔
 
Only birds of prey have talons, which they use to grab, kill, and carry prey. Other animals use claws to climb, run or dig holes, but not to transport what they catch – they carry the prey in their mouths or beaks.
 
#EarthCapture by soaringabovesights
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#Talons #Eagles #BirdPhotography

## Stats

- **Views:** 230,989
- **Likes:** 39,830
- **Shares:** 0
- **Comments:** 411

## Tags

earthcapture, birdphotography, eagles, talons

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