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The Golden Eagle  

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Golden Eagle * Golden Eagles have to migrate and have adaptations to migration. Golden eagles, and all other migratory birds, have physical and behavioural adaptations for migration. The physical adaptations are how their bodies are designed to make long flight possible, and the behavioural adaptations include how the eagles use their physical adaptations. Physical Adaptations: Golden eagles are well adapted to flight. The eaglets have obviously adapted for rapid growth so that within four short months they progress from being an egg to migrating upwards of 2000 to 4000 miles. Their lungs and the haemoglobin in their blood are very efficient and help them get extra oxygen to their muscles. They usually have a lightweight, yet strong, skeleton with hollow bones. Their internal organs are smaller to lighten their body weight. Even with these amazing adaptations, flight is one of the most costly means of transportation and there are other adaptations necessary...

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