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Terminal Velocity

Terminal Velocity

Skydivers chase the peregrine falcon's speed.

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3 - 12+

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Biology

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Even in a sport like speed-skydiving, there are those for whom terminal velocity is just not fast enough. Join Wild Chronicles as one thrill-seeker takes to the skies to learn how to satisfy his need for speed from a bird whose top speed puts humans to shame—the peregrine falcon.

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Jason Wasser
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National Geographic Society
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Last Updated

September 27, 2022

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