Bald Eagles: Redemption and Recovery

The bald eagle has been a symbol of America and freedom since it became the national bird in 1782. Although they have recovered since the DDT ban in the 70s, they still face many challenges both in...

The bald eagle has been a symbol of America and freedom since it became the national bird in 1782. Although they have recovered since the DDT ban in the 70s, they still face many challenges both in Wisconsin and the U.S. Recently, researchers at the University of Wisconsin found that "buffer zones" around bald eagle nests helps to aid them in reproduction.

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The bald eagle has been a symbol of America and freedom since it became the national bird in 1782. Although they have recovered since the DDT ban in the 70s, they still face many challenges both in Wisconsin and the U.S. Recently, researchers at the University of Wisconsin found that “buffer zones” around bald eagle nests helps to aid them in reproduction.

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