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    The document discusses the secretary bird, including its taxonomic name which translates to 'the archer of snakes' reflecting its ability to kill venomous snakes by stomping. Studies of its feeding technique have helped scientists understand the hunting strategies of prehistoric 'terror birds'. Secretary birds use their thickened soles to stamp on their prey, stunning it and then swallowing it whole.

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    The document discusses the secretary bird, including its taxonomic name which translates to 'the archer of snakes' reflecting its ability to kill venomous snakes by stomping. Studies of its feeding technique have helped scientists understand the hunting strategies of prehistoric 'terror birds'. Secretary birds use their thickened soles to stamp on their prey, stunning it and then swallowing it whole.

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    The document discusses the secretary bird, including its taxonomic name which translates to 'the archer of snakes' reflecting its ability to kill venomous snakes by stomping. Studies of its feeding technique have helped scientists understand the hunting strategies of prehistoric 'terror birds'. Secretary birds use their thickened soles to stamp on their prey, stunning it and then swallowing it whole.

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    Bird

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    The document discusses the secretary bird, including its taxonomic name which translates to 'the archer of snakes' reflecting its ability to kill venomous snakes by stomping. Studies of its feeding technique have helped scientists understand the hunting strategies of prehistoric 'terror birds'. Secretary birds use their thickened soles to stamp on their prey, stunning it and then swallowing it whole.

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