Animal of the Week for January 23 - February 5, 2011 is the endangered Bald Eagle. In 1963 only 417 breeding pairs of bald eagles remained in the United States, mainly a result of hunting, destruction of natural areas where bald eagles live, and pesticides (especially DDT). DDT was banned nationwide in 1972, and the population of breeding pairs of bald eagles rose to 5,748 in 1998. In July, 1999, it was announced that the Bald Eagle will be removed from the United States federal endangered species list after a public comment period lasting into 2000, yet it will still be illegal to hunt or possess them, whether alive or dead. (Source: Dan Fagin, "Flying High," Newsday, July 3, 1999:A5). The increase in the bald eagle population demonstrates that banning harmful chemicals such as DDT and protecting wildlife can make a difference. Connecticut still plans to list the Bald Eagle as endangered even if it is removed from the federal list.
In July 2000 it was announced that the Bald Eagle will no longer be considered threatened or endangered in New York, where about 6,000 pairs are now estimated to live. Only 2 pairs were seen in Connecticut through June of 2000, and that state plans to continue to list the Bald Eagle as endangered. Even a population of 12,000 Bald Eagles is still very small, and should still be protected even if not formally listed as endangered or threatened.
What is the relation of endangered animals to getting good grades?
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In addition to protecting endangered animals, three other very important environmental concerns are recycling, the need to protect forests, and global climate change.
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make Every day be Earth Day....We can do better....Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.
America Recycles Day is November 15. Recycle every day for a better tomorrow. www.americarecyclesday.org. For a very good site on waste reduction, check out www.zerowasteamerica.org.
At www.ourforests.org, you can get updates on the progress of the campaign to protect National Forests.
Updates on the progress of hydrogen powered vehicles can be found at www.hydrogenhighway.com.
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