Watch how these "missile" birds hunt fish from the sky

Capable of diving at 60 miles per hour, cape gannets are nature's missiles. They're just as deadly underwater, where they can pursue prey at depths of up to 40 feet. Footage from the show "World's Weirdest".

Published 22 Sept 2021, 13:51 BST
Watch how these "missile" birds hunt fish from the sky

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