Did anyone else read the article in Monday's New York Times about reindeer
herders in Norway? According to the article, predators are a great worry
to the Sami herders, and the writer, Warren Hoge, says: "An eagle [Golden,
presumably] can lift a 40-pound animal and spirit it away for the kill."

Johnsgard, in "Hawks, Eagles, and Falcons of North America" says it is
unlikely that an adult Golden Eagle can take off with more than about 3
kilograms of prey, and adult males are only able to carry about 900 grams
easily. Could the Sami be taking lessons in public relations from American
cattle and sheep ranchers?

Rachel Lawson
rachellawson at qwest.net