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                Winter scavengers
The success of the golden eagle is due in part to the unnaturally high stocks of red deer and sheep in the highlands of Scotland, as well as the inevitable casualties of winter. Scavenging keeps these majestic birds alive during the harsh winter months when other prey can be scarce.
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