Temujin was brought to the Waystation in 1995. She was already an adult at the time. An earlier injury had left her blind in one eye, a handicap that left her unable to survive in the wild.

Temujin the Golden Eagle

Because she could never be returned to the wild, Temujin has lived at the Wildlife Waystation ever since. She makes appearances at many events, where she serves as an ambassador for her species, doing her part to help protect all wildlife by educating the public.

The range of the golden eagle, Aquila chrysaetos, extends throughout most of the Northern Hemisphere. A splendid flyer, the golden eagle reaches speeds of 240 to 320km/h when diving.

Most of its mammalian prey is taken on the ground, mammals such as foxes, rabbits, and hares. But large birds, such as geese and cranes, are occasionally struck in midair. The eagle does not, contrary to legend, prey to any extent on domestic animals.