Eagle-Cam Captures Dive from World's Tallest Tower

The March 14th dive of an eagle from atop the world's tallest tower, Dubai's Burj Khalifa, worked wonders as a way to raise awareness about birds of prey, and into the bargain it offered viewers a just plain amazing eagle's-eye view of precision flying in nature -- from 2,772 feet up, to a landing on the arm of a falconer on the ground.

The eagle, named Darshan, was the star performer for the group Freedom Conservation, which sought to draw attention to the plight of endangered birds and has in the past captured eagle-cam video from other storied heights, such as the Eiffel Tower.

According to NBC News, the Crown Prince of Dubai asked Freedom Conservation if it would visit his city and help address urban wildlife conservation. Within a few months' planning, camera technicians and falconer Jacques-Olivier Travers, Darshan's trainer, were able to bring about the footage above.

From Discovery News