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Get a Grip 5567

The Great Horned Owl is one of the largest owls in North America. As one can imaging, a large owl probably has big feet, and this great raptor is no disappointment. The average foot span of a spread foot, talon to talon, is about 7 to 8 inches. More impressive than the size is its gripping power. Reports suggest that the Great Horned Owl has a gripping strength of at least 300 pounds per square inch. That's more power than the human hand! With those large sharp talons, one can only hope that this large beautiful raptor doesn't get a grip on you! #GreatHornedOwl

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Uploaded on April 19, 2016
Taken on February 21, 2016