Competitors get themselves ready to release their falcons during a falcon contest in the desert near Tabuk city January 17, 2014. The participants at the contest compete for the fastest falcon at attacking its prey and the owner of the winning bird is rewarded 200,000 Saudi Riyal ($53,000). Falconry is part of Bedouin life in Saudi Arabia where these birds are used for hunting rabbits and other desert animals. REUTERS/Mohamed Al Hwaity (SAUDI ARABIA - Tags: ANIMALS SOCIETY)