Injured Falcons Tuck Into a Big Feed

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Updated 19 June 2017 at 11:15 pm

Two peregrine falcons came into the care of Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary on Queensland’s Gold Coast after suffering spinal injuries, thought to be caused by hardcore pigeon-hunting.

The falcons, named Sriracha and Oscar, came to the zoo’s hospital separately and have been trained on handlers’ gloves to practise exercise and rehabilitation.

This video shows the falcons tucking into a delicious feed before training with zookeepers. Credit: Facebook/Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary via Storyful

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