A bald eagle at Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge along the California-Oregon border. Credit: George Gentry / USFWS
Eagles Across America
January 23, 2016
Half a century ago, the bald eagle was in danger of extinction. Habitat loss, illegal shooting and the pesticide DDT had decimated populations in the lower 48. But conservation actions under the Endangered Species Act, the end of DDT use, and actions taken by the public have helped lead a remarkable recovery.
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