Inktober 2016: Fast

A Peregrine Falcon, one of the fastest animals on the planet, stoops at a Mallard drake. Ducks have evolved their own countermeasures against these formidable predators – they may not be as fast, but they’re still awfully quick, as well as incredibly maneuverable in the air. They’re also strong, and can whip their wings fast enough to kill a falcon if the predator isn’t careful to keep out of harm’s way.