An aggressive young golden eagle viciously attacked a 20-month-old girl and three other people over a five-day period in Norway before terrified victims were forced to kill it.

The golden eagle, Norway's second-largest bird of prey, typically preys on smaller animals, foxes, and sheep. The toddler and the bird's other victims required stitches and treatment for deep wounds.

Turning to confront his attacker he came face to face with an extremely aggressive golden eagle. “We are staring at each other for, maybe, a whole minute,” Sture told the Associated Press.

The golden eagle measures between 80 to 93 centimeters long (about 2 feet 7.5 inches to 3 feet long) and have a wingspan of about 2 meters (6.5 feet). The male bird is the smallest and weighs ...

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The golden eagle’s fearsome reputation earned it respect, and even reverence, throughout history. In Greek mythology, it was the companion to Zeus, serving as his bearer of messages or omens.

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