The falcon is the national bird of the United Arab Emirates and is therefore treated with the utmost respect. What I didn't know is that the falcons are only allowed to fly on passengerjets, if they fly on First or Businessclass - because of the strict insurance policy apparently. I had the pleasure of seeing a falcon show live in the Abu Dhabi desert and you can see the result
here or just take a look at some of the images below:
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| The guides at the Qasr Al Sarab resort prepare before the falcon show. |
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| Even the falcons themselves get a bit nervous before a performance. |
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| Another precious animal in the UAE is the salukidog. |