OâHara, Bloomfield and Taylor impress at Jamaicaâs âChampsâ. Usain Bolt aside, the ISSA/Grace Kennedy Boys and Girls Championships in Kingston is the biggest deal in athletics in Jamaica. Affectionately known as âChampsâ, over the years the event has proved to be a breeding ground for the countryâs future stars.
The bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) lives an average of 20 to 30 years. According to the Philadelphia Zoo, the oldest bald eagle known lived to be 47 years old. That was a captive bald eagle. However, in the wild, bald eagles do not often live out their full lifespan as they face many threats.
1 A bald eagle can live up to 30 years in the wild, and longer in captivity. 2  These eagles can fly up to 60 miles per hour, and can dive at speeds up to 100 miles per hour.3  All bald eagles in captivity -- including those at the Saint Louis Zoo -- can no longer survive in the wild.rom head to tail it can measure up to three-and-a-half-feet long, and weigh between eight and 15 pounds. The wingspan of an adult can reach eight feet. Adult male and female bald eagles look the same, with the characteristic white head, white tail markings, and brown body. Their beak, feet and eyes are yellow.