How the Harpy Eagle Protects its Chick with Chemical Weapons

[@terramater]

Harpy eagles are an amazing keystone species, and they need to be protected! 🦅💛 According to a new study, the Harpy is struggling to feed its young in parts of the rainforest that have been stripped of trees. About 17% of the Amazon has been destroyed over the past 50 years, and losses have recently been on the rise. Considering that harpy eagles have the slowest life cycle of all bird species, they're running out of time. This is why the great conservation efforts of Projeto Harpia are more important than ever. Please consider supporting their work by sharing this video, visiting their website 🔗 www.projetoharpia.org or by spreading some love for the conservation team on their youtube channel: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmS8hWd4esyYbpY

[@stevebennett9839]

I had no idea Harpy eagles used green leaves for insect repellent and sanitary reasons. I always say this but it's true, I learn something new from Terra Mater every week. I really appreciate the fresh, new, interesting content. Thanks yet again.

[@terramater]

Your comment made our day! Thanks a lot for your kind words and all your support! Our audience is just the best!

[@uwuowo4856]

@@terramater *most of the audience

[@piotrnot4906]

@@uwuowo4856 why

[@gonna_be_the_no_1]

*A true perfection by nature .* And thank you for another educationally rich video.

[@terramater]

True that, they're just perfect and smart predators! Thanks for always watching our videos and spreading awareness for these kind of species!

[@pennywiseslostredballoon861]

Such an amazing bird of prey🦅🦅 They are the rainforest's largest and most powerful raptor. Thanks to Terra Mater ❤️❤️

[@lenafromterramater3690]

Thank you so much for your kind words! 🦅

[@JanserMacielMansur]

The largest eagle of Americas. The most powerful eagle in the world 💪🏼

[@raphlvlogs271]

it is amazing that such a large bird can navigate so well in the jungle.

[@lenafromterramater3690]

That is true, you might think that it could be a handicap to them 🦅

[@earthling_parth]

Amazing footage captured by the camera crew and the folks over at Project Harpia ♥️ It was fascinating to learn that Harpy eagles use biochemistry to protect themselves from germs and bacteria.

[@lenafromterramater3690]

Thank you so much Parth for your kind words! They truly are amazing birds 🦅

[@thegunslinger1363]

Such a beautiful and regal bird. This channel deserves more attention.

[@lenafromterramater3690]

Oh thank you so much! This means a lot to us 😊

[@Kiyoone]

We (as Brazilians) used to see more of those beatiful birds in the past... Nowadays you need to stay days in the already scarce deep jungle camping, just to be able to find one (and this kind of tourism was a hype in the Amazon and near neighbor States where they still have somekind of conservation area)... The statistics says that we lost only 17% of the rainforest in the past 50 years... but why it looks and feels like we lost SO MUCH MORE? The aftermath of deforestation is dire and its not just "trees that have been removed"...When you remove trees, you mess with a BIG part in the equation and bad things starts to happen...Sandy and dry nutrient poor soil, dry and dusty air, poor water quality... Polluted rivers... ALL of that near or between "protected" areas... Extensive agriculture is KILLING IT just by having its activities near(because of toxic agrochemicals and many other things) Its just not a wide spread information in here and because the population in this country really does little to protect the nature... They are too busy watching football (or soccer, you call it)... And of course, soap operas aired on TV almost every day. Sad...

[@unstoppableExodia]

Bolsonaro is doing everything he can to increase the rate of rainforest destruction

[@isaT]

@@unstoppableExodia That guy is really destroying everything. Nature, society, lifes of people😥

[@unstoppableExodia]

@@isaT indeed he’s more than just an average eco terrorist, he’s basically a Captain Planet villain.

[@viniciuscamargo2111]

I agree with you. There are a lot of research (from great Universities from Brazil, like USP and UniCamp ) which shows how fragile is the Equilibrium of the Amazon Rainforest. This incredible ecossystem do relies on its enormous area to exist. Thus, its fragmentation is a big problem for Brazil, even to the agriculture, because it depends of the humidity that is provided by the Amazon Rainflorest.

[@unstoppableExodia]

@@viniciuscamargo2111 the Amazon rainforest is a very important ecosystem that needs to be preserved. Not only for South America but for the world as it’s an important carbon sink among other things.

[@GabrielReisOficiall]

The Bird of Brazil 🇧🇷

[@LordDarma]

Can you also feature the great and majestic Philippine Eagle. Thank you!

[@terramater]

It's already on our list, thanks for your great suggestion! 🦅

[@LordDarma]

@@terramater Thank you so soo muchhhh!!!

[@theravenisblack53]

An incredible species & great video - the photography & in flight shots are amazing. Would be nice if the logo wasn't in the middle of the page. I understand the need to market, however, there is also one in the bottom right corner. Appreciate what Terra Mater does - keep it up.

[@terramater]

Thank you for the kind words and for watching our videos! Feedback are always welcome ! 🤗

[@nethunithehana]

The Harpy Eagle is so amazing I don't even have words to explain how amazing it is, it deserves to be in the top ten raptors 👏🏻 🤩🤩 amazing work Terra Mater👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@gabioliveira7696]

I saw one once in a zoo in São Paulo, it's huge and amazingly beautiful

[@lenafromterramater3690]

Let´s hope to see more of them in the wild again 🦅

[@dynamoterror7077]

That is incredibly unexpected, and very cool! It makes me wonder what behaviors the extinct gigantic American hawk, Amplibuteo, might have had, since it was similar in size if not larger than the Harpy Eagle.

[@arislopes1924]

This bird is so beautiful and majestic I saw one fly over me while at my uncles farm in northeastern Nicaragua, I could recognize it by its size and black & white with grayish feathers

[@juanescalante9972]

Wow what an amazing animal how fascinating they are they look ferocious

[@lenafromterramater3690]

They truly are majestic creatures 🦅

[@penny_the_wiser413]

Such beautiful birds. Pretty smart too. I hope they get the protection they need and their numbers grow.

[@lenafromterramater3690]

They truly are! Thanks to the Projeto Harpia this is their main goal 🦅😉

[@penny_the_wiser413]

@@lenafromterramater3690 Glad they're doing this. Wish more people would

[@japprivera3129]

3:59 .... Heartwarming! Great take.

[@JanserMacielMansur]

The largest eagle in the Americas. The native South Americans sacred Totem. 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

[@brycekirkham6896]

Excellent camerawork and I learned something new about these incredible birds! You guys are awesome and I love seeing a new upload every Friday. Can't wait til next weeks vid!

[@lenafromterramater3690]

Thank you so much Bryce for your kind words, as always! Happy to see you checking in on our channel every week! 😊

[@brycekirkham6896]

@@lenafromterramater3690 no problem, can't wait for Friday and the next video!

[@auburneverything980]

Nature is always evolving !!

[@saipavand4064]

Damn!, I really wish you had more likes, this clearly deserves more than at least 1k in 2 hrs . I really love your channel.

[@lenafromterramater3690]

Thank you so much for your kind words! This really means a lot to us 😊

[@niteeshbihade1789]

Kudos to that photographer too. What amazing shots he captured!

[@toonietime8239]

Gorgeous and intelligent bird. Our planet's wildlife is so amazing.

[@travisbicklejr]

Love this video and all of your content! Would love to see more bird-focused videos!

[@lenafromterramater3690]

Thank you so much Brendan for your kind words! We have many bird-related videos on our channel if you want to check them out! 😉🦅🦜🐦

[@travisbicklejr]

@@lenafromterramater3690 Thanks! Yes, I’ve watched and enjoyed all of them! Keep up the great work!

[@eizqarqash1991]

Great video, thank you

[@TheyCallMeNewb]

Always evocative 'hair styles' in the harpy.

[@birage9885]

Great footage, kudos to the film makers. Awesome birds of prey.

[@aghyaat2625]

Great to know about this Harpy Eagle!

[@lenafromterramater3690]

They are truly amazing aren't they 🦅

[@michaelcarter5434]

And we think we're the smartest of all species on earth nature and its wild animals in it have and can teach us so much if only we weren't so arrogant.

[@GambinoTheGoat]

amazing

[@anthonyappleyard5688]

The harpy eagle and the Philippines eagle keep the numbers of monkeys down, and so give ordinary small birds a better chance of nesting successfully without monkeys eating their nestlings.

[@lenafromterramater3690]

As mentioned in the video it is very important to keep the eagles numbers high to ensure a balanced ecosystem 🌱

[@taffyb4007]

Incredible raptors... another of natures wonders!

[@terramater]

They are fascinating!

[@lcsfgnds]

thank you for this video!

[@lenafromterramater3690]

Glad to hear you liked it 🦅😊

[@unstoppableExodia]

Those harpy eagle fledglings strongly resemble sea eagles. I wonder if they are more closely related than I would have previously expected?

[@zerad3307]

Magnificent creature!

[@abelmantor7557]

I just love the way eagles hunt.

[@terramater]

They are amazing!!

[@MurderousBiscuitBoi]

That’s a powerful and giant bird

[@NotSoFat]

As much as i love Terra Mater. This video demotivates me as a human. An eagle has better long term planning than me

[@earthling_parth]

True, lol

[@drips1030]

New sub here. What a great channel,thanks!!

[@talkeifilmsproduction-4k395]

BRASIL 🇧🇷 🙌 GIGANTE POR NATUREZA

[@mexticancun7521]

Beautiful bird

[@superman-kn3mv]

Amazing video 🤗😄

[@terramater]

Thanks a lot! 🤗

[@patricko-h9105]

These are so interesting, tysm

[@lenafromterramater3690]

They truly are! You are very welcome 😊 glad to hear you liked it!

[@oigressergio]

poderoso animal, Harpia, Gavião Real entre outros nome aqui no Brasil

[@maestro324]

Eagles : uses branches to maintain sanitation Humans : " I have human rights , according to the constitution I don't care about some virus but I am allowed not to wear a face mask in public "

[@RebelEight-z7q]

Harpy eagles are to forests what sharks are to reefs - Agents of keeping a balanced ecosystem

[@mark6302]

good eagle

[@JAGzilla-ur3lh]

Very interesting stuff. I never knew that these eagles use a natural insect repellent. You guys may want to change the title, though; it may be attention grabbing, but the eagles' hunting ability isn't the main focus of the video.

[@wanderlustwarrior]

2:10 it's so weird when other animals are as disturbed as humans.

[@Yakito666]

Brutal birds.

[@chir0pter]

glint at 0:24 is epic...artifact or real?

[@kiranus8286]

Background music is doped but niice

[@dineshadireddy6416]

Wat a magestic creature

[@lenafromterramater3690]

They are indeed 🦅

[@LeeFav.]

Nicee it's been so long since there was a woman's voice in this channel

[@gastonvlog8018]

king❤️

[@terramater]

Totally! 👑

[@Boomato]

🦅

[@CollectorMusical]

I read it as :How Happy Eagles Scratch Monkeys 🐒 🦅😂

[@lenafromterramater3690]

They will be "happy eagles" if they get the needed protection and can grow to a higher population again 🦅😊

[@Marcin9200]

Clever girl

[@terramater]

Yes! 💫

[@pyrofreezer]

Oh no, why they kill the sloth? Can't they eat something else? :

[@ernestty8465]

Monke

[@epicmonkytime6003]

Rip monke

[@roxannekress4572]

They look like Dracula

[@danilodesouza6461]

The native peolple from the area tell stories about children that were taken by harpies

[@shelbyrice1014]

yes,they carry off children!

[@syn4441]

👍

[@jayrichardson8045]

Why don’t the eagles just throw the eaten mammals out of the nest afterwards? Seems much easier…

[@Panda-gx2yj]

Monke💀

[@Zoe95591]

It's not true that the mother has most of the responsibility. The father is continuously hunting for food to bring back to the nest for not only the chick but also the mother, whilst also feeding himself. No matter where you look, even on a KZbin video about birds of prey the fathers role is always downplayed whilst the mothers get extra respect for her role. Why has the west become like this? This attitude is the reason why human mothers are given priority and bias when it comes to family courts, leading to many good fathers being kept out of their childrens lives, causing the children to become disfunctional adults who can't contribute to society. I'm just so sick of it. One day soon, western society will collapse because of it and they'll deserve it.

[@ambitiondreams4650]

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