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 ...

Africa's secretary bird, a raptor with crane-like legs, delivers powerful, precise kicks to subdue prey like snakes. New research reveals these strikes, exceeding five times the bird's body weight, ...

The flamboyantly plumed Secretary Bird and the serpent-catching Snake Eagle are among dozens of Africa's large birds of prey facing a human-driven "extinction crisis" researchers said on Thursday.

The secretary bird is a fierce predator, ruling the African savanna with its powerful kicks and razor-sharp precision. Known for hunting venomous snakes and striking with deadly force, this ...