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Learn about the conservation efforts that saved bald eagles

Learn about the conservation efforts that saved bald eagles

Learn more about bald eagle conservation.
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In 1782, the bald eagle was declared the American national bird.

By 1978, the species was in danger of extinction due to poaching and pesticides.

But...the bald eagle is no longer endangered!

It was removed from the endangered species list in 2007...and that's something to celebrate!