Bald Eagles Flying High

The video discusses the near extinction of bald eagles due to DDT pesticide use, which weakened their eggshells. By the 1960s, their numbers dwindled to fewer than 500 pairs. After DDT was banned, conservation efforts led to a significant recovery, with bald eagles now thriving in places like Colorado. Researchers are studying how these birds adapt to urban development, using transmitters to track their movements. Despite challenges, bald eagles are a conservation success story, though ongoing monitoring is necessary to ensure their continued survival.

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