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Falconry: ancient past and sustainable future
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 settlements, where falconry was critical to survival.Photograph courtesy VIRTUE Worldwide
Published July 13, 2021
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Falconry is one of the oldest known human activities, dating back millennia to before the existence of written history. Whether it is practiced for survival, for sport, or for a way of honoring the past, the artform continues to evolve.Video courtesy Virtue Worldwide ....

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