Nature's Predators Falcons - Nature's Predators Author:Karen Povey Streaking across the sky in pursuit of prey, falcons are the fastest flyers in the animal world. These agile predators are supremely adapted for performing high-speed, aerial attacks on other birds. After decades of decline, many falcon populations are now rebounding. Some falcons have adopted cities as home and hunting grounds, trading cliff-fa... more »ces for high-rise buildings as perches for launching their hunts. (20020601)« less