This is One Brave Seagull!

This photo gives a different meaning to the fight-or-flight concept. A brave seagull is depicted attempting to help his mate captured by an eagle. Despite what seems like a futile attempt, we could all learn a thing about courage from this seagull. Bald eagles weigh as much as 17 pounds and are known for being ferocious hunters.

Eagles have a long lifespan, and they are known to live for 25 to 40 years. They also “lock talons” for life with the courtship process involving a ritual that sees males and females soar to high altitudes. The loved-up pairs then lock talons and proceed to perform cartwheel-like motions towards the Earth.