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Falcon beauty pageant in Abu Dhabi

October 15th, 2014
04:29 PM ET

For many bird enthusiasts, the falcon is ne of the most majestic birds of prey. But over here in the UAE the bird is a national symbol and a lot of people take "falconry" very seriously. So every year some of the finest specimens gather in Abu Dhabi for the annual falcon beauty contest. CTW intern Khadeeja Alhossani went to check it out and this is her report!
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