Heron Cracks Rodents' Bones And Swallow Them Alive

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00:00 The great blue heron is a huge wading bird that can be found near open waters margins

00:05 and in wetlands throughout most of North and Central America.

00:09 This bird likes the taste of mice and squirrels.

00:12 He travels around the area until he notices two squirrels on the go.

00:16 They were busy to dig for grains and seeds when the heron approaches them, almost invisible.

00:22 In a sudden move, he takes him off the ground.

00:29 The poor animal, shockingly surprised by the attack, tries to escape the grip of the heron,

00:36 who continues to press on the squirrel's body, denying him the opportunity to escape.

00:42 The rodent moves desperately for his life as the heron enjoys a game of time, knowing

00:53 that the meal order is picked, and all he has to do is waiting.

01:06 Gophers or ground squirrels belong also to rodents, but instead of living on the trees,

01:11 they prefer the soil life.

01:15 This heron spots a gopher in the grass and decides to set some ground rules.

01:20 The first rule is, "Little gopher, you'll be my lunch."

01:26 He catches him, cracks his bones to make him easier to swallow.

01:30 What a brutal way to die.

01:42 Herons do not feed on soil animals.

01:44 They also enjoy eating water animals.

01:47 This heron catches a small turtle and cracks her shell under the repetitive bites of his

01:51 strong leafy peck.

02:00 This is definitely heaven for the heron.

02:13 (water splashing)