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Harris’s hawks are expert hunters, but even they face challenges when trying to catch rats. In the wild, some rats protect their dens by surrounding them with the sharp spines of cacti, creating a natural barrier that’s tough to penetrate.

This makes it difficult for the hawks to access their prey, as the rats can hide safely within the prickly walls of their dens.

While the Harris’s hawk excels at cooperative hunting in open spaces, dealing with the defensive tactics of prey like rats forces these raptors to adjust their approach or move on in search of easier targets.

National Geographic