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Bald Eagle

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The majestic and powerful bald eagle is making a spectacular comeback from the brink of extinction. From the 1950s - 1970s, scientists became concerned by a drastic drop in eagle populations that had been caused by habitat loss, the cutting of tall trees used for nesting sites and the impact of pesticides like DDT on eagle eggs. The plight of the bald eagle, our nation’s symbol, spurred America to pass the Endangered Species Act. Bald eagles are now found in every state with over 5,800 nesting pairs in the United States. The recovery of the bald eagle is an Endangered Species Act success story.
 

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