I Was Sent This Photo And Just Had To Share The Laugh!!

So that's where I left my stuffed cat! Has to be the Eagle because it either frightened the cat of the ledge or hopped out of the way just as the cat pounced. Either way, it's a remarkable photograph.

Good photo. I think the eagle will win. In fact, the eagle might take off with the cat! I will certainly be interested in the outcome. I wish we could bookmark certain discussions on here for follow up! Whit

Wow, thats amazing!!! I bet the Eagle wins the stand off! Although it would be interesting if they were raised together, and were friends... I know dogs and cats can get along when brought up in the same house, so why not eagles and cats???

Okay, we all know that cats LOVE birds, but come on. This Eagle is havin dinner! Hopefully not, but probably. :o)

I don't think there is going to be any real stand off between them...this reminds me of a video I saw where a crow befriended a stray kitten...the two were buddies and neither harmed each other...they followed each other, played together and the crow helped the kitten to eat as the woman who documented and made the video noticed that the kitten wasn't eating--so I think this is the same case of two unlikely creatures being buddies. If you want to see that kitten and crow video it's here.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gj57rI1_JX8

It was obvious to me as soon as I enlarged the pic that the cat is smiling.The Eagle is just a bit alarmed as he is not in his best defensive position, while the cat (with claws firmly engaged and stabilized in the wooden fence,) definately is. The outcome is unsure. If they are friends no problems will be encountered, if they are not, one will most certainy give way!

WOW!!!!!!! This is one of the most amazing photographs that I have ever seen. I would never have believed it could be possible. I have to hope that the photo isn't doctored. 'Cause if this could really be genuine, then there's hope for all of us. Wouldn't you agree?

lol i figure the eagle will win, and i figure that's a very brave cat!! lol.

My money is on the eagle. I see it like this. The cat walks closer, the eagle shows off his legendary wing span and the cat runs away.

I am thinking the eagle simply took flight - and the cat being startled may have slipped off the wall some... however, if the cat is anything like ours it either walked up and over the eagle to the other side, or, it curled up alongside it for a nap on the sun heated bricks

They each seem to just be checking the other out right now. But I would say if things get mean the eagle would win.

Boy, this is a good one! You'll probably get about 100 responses to this. To answer your initial question, in a perfect world an eagle will make minced meat out of a feline. Now, why would the kitty get up on a rail and walk towards the bird? And if the cat is at the point of no return, why hasn't the eagle taken flight and circled in for the kill? There doesn't seem to be an adversarial relationship between the two. I read somewhere in this discussion that it is not a doctored photo. So, that leads me to the conclusion that they are secret lovers! LOL

I thinks the eagle wins... :) because it can fly away haha

That's great idea, so we can share a happines with another. That was one of many many kindness.

I came in late and the answer has been posted but i just wanted to say that is such a magnificant moment campured in a photo.I love it!

Hmmm...Where you talking about the eagle and the cat or that round thing that looks like a snake head globe thats gonna bite the rat earth? lol..I think that rat earth and snake globe is funny...In regards to the cat and the eagle well some animals get along together but I think the eagle can fight the cat since it has sharp talons compared to the cats claws..So what do you think about that?

It would be a brave cat to take on an eagle and this cat is not that cat. This is no fighter; it is overweight and pampered. It is also unusual, to say the least, for an eagle to be perched on what appears to be a garden balustrade. My guess is that the two were raised together; either the cat takes flight (sic) or curls up next to the eagle. all the best urban

That cat is SOOO not a match for that Eagle! It made me laugh at the turn on the old stereo type!

Great photo, but I wouldn't exactly say they look anything like they might end up as friends. Everything about the poses there is perfect though, from the way the bird's shoulders are hunched up to the curve of the kitty's tail. I can almost hear the screeching and yowling that may soon occur.

To be able to capture this standoff moment between an eagle and a cat is awesome! Birds of prey are fierce predators. Even humans are afraid to approach them. Cats on the other hand may be viewed by some people as timid creatures, but in reality, they can stand their ground and show their fearless side when interacting with other animals. I have witnessed many cats around my estate, and I can tell you that where cats and birds are concerned, cats like to stalk and catch birds. I have occasionally seen cats chasing after birds which have gathered on the lawn pecking at food. It's like a game to these cats and they seem to enjoy the challenge. Studies have shown that 60% to 70% of a cat's prey are small mammals, of which 20% to 30% are birds. So I'm not surprised to see the cat in this photo having a standoff with this mighty bird. I'm willing to bet that eventually, the eagle will back off and the cat will gain victory in this standoff.