To protect wild raptors and carry an ancient tradition forward, the international falconry community draws on a long legacy of conservation. The Arabian desert was once home to ancient Bedouin ...

It may be impossible to ever know exactly where and when the practice of falconry — the training of raptors to hunt wild prey for humans — arose. Some experts place its origins between 4,000 and 6,000 ...

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A centuries-old art form took flight this past week at Hamarikyu Gardens in Tokyo, where falconers showcased their craft against the backdrop of what was once a hunting ground during the Edo Period ...

Hadlow College has partnered with Willows Bird of Prey Centre in Sevenoaks to train its students to become model falconers.

In Saudi Arabia, ancient tradition and modern technology meet as falconers take on a new approach to an age-old practice. At the annual King Abdulaziz Falconry Festival in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, ...

Rajan Datar asks what lies at the heart of the bond between humans and raptors, and explores the modern-day challenges to this ancient, and at times controversial, practice. Show more The practice of ...

Ken Aubin, of Auburn, with "Jade",one of the Harris's Hawks that he and his wife Melissa hunt with. (Dick Blume/The Post Standard) Examinations for those seeking a license to practice the sport of ...