Juvenile crowned eagle gets second chance – [Video]
The bird was severely injured while trying to catch a mongoose and received treatment at Crow before it was released.
A JUVENILE crowned eagle that had been found severely injured on the South Coast has been ringed and released back into the wild after undergoing rehabilitation at the Centre for Rehabilitation of Wildlife (Crow).
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In a statement, Crow said they suspect he was hurt while trying to catch a mongoose which was part of a troop.
The African crowned eagle is listed under South Africa’s Threatened or Protected Species regulations, which makes every successful rehabilitation and release truly meaningful.
Anyone who spots an injured bird or any wildlife in need can contact Crow immediately on 031 462 1127.
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