Roadrunner vs. Rattlesnake - On the hunt with a bird born to run

Excerpt from “Der schnellste Vogel im Wilden Westen“ (Tiere vor der Kamera | Episode 19/49) Click here to watch the full documentary (in German): Roadrunner, he isn't just a comic figure, he really exists. And he can run, so fast and so agile that you could almost forget that as a bird he should actually fly. He is quite a sight with his odd looks, his funny nature and his intelligent, canny behaviour. For this bird, its strong, nimble feet are an important tool. When fleeing, when hunting prey - a roadrunner always relies on the speed of its legs. His territory is usually several square kilometres in size and it feeds mainly on small animals including insects, spiders, tarantulas, centipedes, scorpions, mice, small birds, and especially lizards and snakes. Even rattlesnakes are no match for this snakekiller! Watch all the episodes of “Tiere vor der Kamera“ here (in German): Subscribe to wocom