Officials: 13 bald eagles did not die of natural causes
Federal wildlife officials say 13 bald eagles found dead on Maryland's Eastern Shore did not die of natural causes.
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Mar 10, 2016
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News tagged with bald eagles
When eagles scare—there are other ways to stop a rogue drone
Reckless or criminal uses of drones are on the rise and police forces have reported "a spike" in the number of drone-related incidents in the UK, mirroring the growth in the technology's popularity. This ranges from hobbyist ...
Engineering
Feb 10, 2016
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In Boston area, the bald eagle population is soaring
People spotting bald eagles in the skies over the Boston area aren't hallucinating—there really are more of the majestic birds of prey setting up shop in the urban eastern areas of the state, experts say.
Ecology
Feb 04, 2016
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The vulture's scavenging secrets—an ironclad stomach and a strong immune system
Vultures have a unique genetic make-up allowing them to digest carcasses and guard themselves against constant exposure to pathogens in their diet, according to the first Eurasian vulture genome published in the open access ...
Ecology
Oct 21, 2015
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Reintroduced Channel Islands eagles thrive on a diet of seabirds and fish
Reintroducing a species into an area where it has vanished can be a great tool for conservation, but for reintroduction to be successful it's crucial to understand how the habitat has changed in the interim and whether the ...
Ecology
Jul 23, 2015
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Injured bald eagle treated and successfully released into wild
A rehabilitated bald eagle that underwent surgery earlier this year at Iowa State University to repair a broken wing has made a successful recovery and was released back into the wild on Monday.
Plants & Animals
Jun 12, 2015
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Tracking bald eagles in coastal North Carolina
Few animals capture the public imagination like the bald eagle. But despite their status as a national emblem, we still have a lot to learn about their behavior in the wild. Now NC State researchers are part of a team that's ...
Plants & Animals
Mar 03, 2015
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Researchers identify, name toxic cyanobacteria killing American bald eagles
University of Georgia researchers have formally identified and named toxic cyanobacteria that have been killing American bald eagles across the Southeast.
Ecology
Feb 19, 2015
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Environmental toxins may be hurting North American eagles
New research indicates that bald and golden eagles in North America may be exposed to dangerously high levels of polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs), which are chemicals used in the production of a wide variety of textiles, ...
Ecology
Nov 04, 2014
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Half of N. American Birds in peril from climate change
Iconic North American birds like the Bald Eagle and Brown Pelican are among hundreds of mankind's feathered friends facing threats to their survival due to climate change, researchers said Tuesday.
Ecology
Sep 09, 2014
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