Falconry in Dubai

In this Nov. 15, 2012, photo, a falcon with a bloody beak screeches after receiving a piece of meat as a reward during a training session in the outskirts of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. While the methods to develop top-quality hunting falcons date back to antiquity, its transition into a modern Middle Eastern passion has brought in microchip tagging and price tags that can run well over $10,000 for a prime bird.

Credit: AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili