纪录片《我们的地球》 第37期 雄伟高山(14)(在线收听

She returns with nothing.

这一次它无功而返

Golden eagles patrol these cliffs in search of the weak or injured.

金雕在悬崖边巡视,搜寻着老弱病残的动物

With a two-metre wingspan, this bird could easily take a young markhor.

靠着两米长的翼展,这些大鸟能轻松抓起一只小羊羔

Eagles hunt by sight and the thickening veil of snow forces them to give up.

金雕捕猎靠的是视力,雪越下越密,它们只好选择放弃

For the leopard, the snow provides cover and creates an opportunity.

不过雪却能为雪豹提供掩护,使它有机会捕猎

The worsening weather dampens the sound of her approach,

恶劣的天气掩盖了它逼近的脚步声

allowing her to get within striking distance.

它正逐渐进入攻击范围

It was an act of desperation to try and catch such a large animal.

它已被逼上了绝路,所以才会捕捉如此大的动物

Wolves have made a kill, giving other hunters a chance to scavenge.

狼刚进行完一场屠杀,为其它掠食者留下了残存的肢体。

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