A massive eagle of unprecedented size, boasting a 10-foot wingspan, was recently discovered and safely captured near Brownsville, Texas, astonishing both scientists and locals.
First spotted by hikers near the U.S.-Mexico border, the bird’s immense size and strength sparked global curiosity and speculation about its origins—whether it’s a new subspecies or an unusually large variant of a known eagle.
Now housed in a local conservation center, the eagle is under intensive study as researchers investigate its biology and possible evolutionary history.
The discovery has energized the Brownsville community, prompted plans for a wildlife sanctuary, and drawn attention to the rich, often unexplored biodiversity of the region.