var arrayFacts = [ "Gotham Falcons:

The largest population of peregrine falcons in the world is located in New York City.

Today 16 falcon couples (32 falcons) make their home throughout the city of New York.

The average size of a clutch (five eggs) in NYC is very large relative to other locations.", "Falcon Cousins:

The Indian Ocean kestrels are descendants of falcons that were isolated on the various islands in and around the Indian Ocean.

Over the years, these birds have evolved into other species.", "Mini-Falcon:

One of the smallest falcons in the world is the Taita falcon. Taita falcons are only 1 foot long, and weigh roughly 7 lbs.", "The Wandering Bird:

Red-footed falcons have been a part of the ecosystems of Europe and Asia for years; however, in 2004, the first red-footed Falcon was discovered on Martha's Vineyard in Massachusetts.

Though they primarily live in eastern Europe, they have been known to wander across the western part of the continent and even across the Atlantic!", "Lightning Fast in New Zealand:

The karearea, also known as the New Zealand falcon, can fly at speeds of up to 200 mph and have wingspans of up to 45 centimeters in length!", "Dead Before it Hits The Ground:

When falcons dive for food, their talons strike and kill their prey with just one blow.

The impact maims and stuns the prey, and it is instantly killed.", "Beautiful Bully:

Regardless of whether they are hungry, some falcons seem to gain pleasure from terrifying smaller birds by stalking them and chasing them. ", "A Third Eyelid?

Like many reptiles, all raptors (including falcons and hawks) have a third eyelid.

The third eyelid is used to keep dirt out of their eyes and protect them during a struggle with their prey.", "Flying Dinosaurs:

The birds of prey show the most obvious connection between birds of today and reptiles of the past. ", "Outsized:

Most female raptors, including falcons, are larger then the males. Usually, male birds are larger than females; however, females tend to be bigger in birds, which can eat quick, large meals. ", "Poorly Matched:

Male and female falcons tend to look so different that some mistakenly believe they are members of different species.", "Young and Vulnerable:

The baby falcon is known as an eyass. These young birds do not often survive past infancy. Those that do can live as long as 15 years.", "Power Peregrine:

Peregrine falcons often nest their young on top of power plants. While it can be dangerous, the location affords the raptors high vantage points and proximity to water. ", "Late Bloomers:

Falcons start breeding when they are roughly two years old.", "The Destructive Power of Pesticides:

The Peregrine Falcon is endangered because of the use of pesticides like DDT during the 1950's and 1960's.

The pesticides poisoned the falcons, thinning eggshells and severely restricting the ability of birds to reproduce.

In several parts of the world, this species was wiped out by pesticides.", "A Free-Wheeling Courtship:

The Peregrine falcon mating ritual includes a mix of aerial acrobatics, whirling but precise spirals, and steep dives.", "The Seven Day Binge:

By the end of their first week of life, baby falcons typically weight twice as much as they did at birth. ", "Talk About a Growth Spurt!

If, by three weeks of age, falcons do not grow to ten times the size they were at birth, they are considered underweight and unhealthy.", "Beautiful and Fast:

The peregrine falcon can fly up to speeds of 220 mph! It is the fastest species of bird in the world.", "Fast and Furious:

Peregrine falcons do not even stop flying to eat. They snatch their prey (other birds) while they are mid-flight.

They are also known to swoop down and nab ducks, pigeons, and pheasants right off the ground.", "Kamikaze Bird:

Like a hammer, the peregrine falcon comes crashing down on its prey at speeds up to 180 miles an hour. About the size of a crow, the peregrine's speed allows it to kill larger birds.

Just before the peregrine hits its prey, it extends its wings to brake, rotates its feet downwards, so it can deliver and absorb the hit. The prey is killed in an instant, but the falcon is moving too fast to stop and grab it.

As it bounces off the bird, it slows down, changes direction, and makes its final run. It will snatch the dead bird out of the air before it ever hits the ground.", "Record Breaker!

The Peregrine Falcon is the fastest animal on earth.

Although its level flight is little faster than that of many other large birds, its diving speed is significantly greater; a peregrine has can dive at speeds of 217 mph in a 45 degree stoop.", "Air force Falcons:

Falcons have been the answer to a long-standing bird problem at Fairchild Air force base, where the runways sit next to 1,000 acres of protected wetlands.

Before a scheduled flight, a falcon is released into the air to chase away any birds in the area. Once the falcon comes back, air traffic control gives the 'all clear' for takeoff.", ];