Soaring back, The recovery of the northern bald eagle

The video discusses the northern bald eagle, a subspecies of the bald eagle, highlighting its physical characteristics, such as a wingspan over 7 feet and predatory skills. It covers the population decline in the 1960s due to pesticides, leading to sterility and unhealthy eggs, and the subsequent recovery following regulations. Current threats include habitat loss and sensitivity to human activity.

What is the wingspan of the northern bald eagle?

• Over 5 feet

• Over 6 feet

• Over 7 feet

• Over 8 feet

How fast can northern bald eagles glide?

• Over 40 mph

• Over 30 mph

• Over 20 mph

• Over 50 mph

What caused the decline in the northern bald eagle population by the 1960s?

• Deforestation

• Climate change

• Pesticide chemicals

• Hunting

What was the population of northern bald eagles in the wild by the 1960s?

• Less than 1500

• Less than 1000

• Less than 2000

• Less than 500

What is a current threat to the northern bald eagle population?

• Overfishing

• Habitat loss

• Air pollution

• Noise pollution