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Golden Eagle's Repeated Attacks in Norway Raise Concerns

A golden eagle attacked a toddler and three others over five days in southern Norway, with experts suspecting a behavioral disorder.

  • A 20-month-old girl in Orkland, Norway, required stitches after being attacked by a golden eagle.
  • The bird was killed by a gamekeeper after repeatedly targeting the toddler despite efforts to fend it off.
  • Three other individuals reported being attacked by what experts believe to be the same eagle.
  • An ornithologist suggests the eagle, likely a young female, had a behavioral disorder.
  • Authorities are reviewing the incidents to understand the unusual aggression.
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