A man has been charged in Australia following the deaths of at least 137 wedge-tailed eagles, according to news reports. The wedge-tailed eagle, or Aquila audax, is Australia’s largest bird of prey. The eagles, which have wingspans up to 7.5 feet, are a protected species in Australia. On June 12, DELWP Victoria confirmed that the carcasses of 136 wedge-tailed eagles were found hidden throughout the property in bushland and scrub. SCARY NEW VENOMOUS SNAKE DISCOVERED IN AUSTRALIAAustralian authorities have taken steps to prevent other attacks on protected species such as the wedge-tailed eagle.

Source: Fox News September 14, 2018 18:30 UTC