Articles for tag: Eagles

Bald eagle perched on dead tree.

Experts Warn of Growing Toxic Threat to Bald Eagles

Andrew Alpin

The bald eagle, a longstanding emblem of American strength and freedom, has faced numerous challenges throughout its history. From its near extinction due to the widespread use of DDT, a toxic pesticide, to its recent recovery, this iconic bird has demonstrated remarkable resilience. However, the bald eagle now faces a new and pressing danger: lead ...

A bald eagle perches amidst a mountainous landscape.

Montana’s Eagles Are Thriving Thanks to Rewilding

Suhail Ahmed

  High above Montana’s big-sky prairies, golden eagles are tracing older, wilder flight paths – and the comeback isn’t an accident. For years, these raptors battled a gauntlet of threats, from dwindling prey to hidden toxins and risky power lines. Now an unexpected alliance of ranchers, biologists, and tribal land stewards is stitching habitats back ...