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.

What was the primary cause of the decline in the bald eagle population?

• Hunting by humans

• Climate change

• Habitat destruction

• Use of DDT pesticide

After the ban of DDT, how did the bald eagle population change in Colorado?

• It increased significantly

• It fluctuated unpredictably

• It decreased further

• It remained the same

What is the purpose of outfitting bald eagles with transmitters?

• To monitor their health

• To prevent them from flying into urban areas

• To track their migration patterns

• To study their diet

What challenge do bald eagles face due to increasing human development?

• Nests being surrounded by housing developments

• Higher risk of disease

• Increased competition with other birds

• Loss of food sources

What is the current status of bald eagles in terms of population and adaptation?

• They are extinct in the wild

• They have completely adapted to urban environments

• They are thriving but face new challenges

• They are still declining rapidly