yup we learnt quite a bit about Border Cave in the archaeology modules of the degree I am doing; and its fascinating that they only recently atributed the death of the Tuang chid I think it was to an eagle, the original theory was then contradicted. And yes Jean, I am quite sure that instinct in the large eagles is very much still there; they say after all such information is stored in the genes!

What a sight that must have been, Jean. 
 
I googled a bit to get some extra info. 
 
You can see a model of the fossil skull here on Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/21373999@N0 0/85693804/ 
 
BBC radio has a program about the death of the Tuang child here http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/science/fasc inatingdeaths.shtml 
(30 minutes - in real player format) 
 
Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taung_Child

Gosh, what a sight, Jean!! 
and thanks for all the extra info Gwen!!

I just got the chills... As Wildtuinman said in the Trekkie's Bird Guide, they are the strongest eagle in South Africa and can take down prey of 20kgs. Amazing statistics!

Also have a look at the Crowned Eagle thread on our forum: http://globalbirdtrekkers.org/index.php? option=com_agora&Itemid=44&task= viewtopic&pid=5411#p5411

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