When eagles go bad

When eagles go bad [2 ]
''The alleged ability of eagles to attack and kill unusually large mammals, including people. ''

Summary
Could an eagle have killed the Taung Child? Discussion of the capacity of eagles to kill and/or carry large prey.

Mentioned species

 * African crowned eagle Stephanoaetus coronatus
 * Golden eagle Aquila chrysaetos
 * Lammergeiers  Gypaetus barbatus
 * Taung Child Australopithecus africanus