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Nature  American Eagle

In the 1960s, the bald eagle became an emblem of environmental degradation. Details

 
 

Program: Nature

Episode: American Eagle

Unique to North America, the bald eagle is the continent's most recognizable aerial predator, with a shocking white head, electric yellow beak, and penetrating eyes. In the 1960s, this symbol of the United States became an emblem of environmental degradation as the pesticide DDT and other human pressures brought it to the brink of extinction.

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Duration: (50:20)
Premiere Date: 11/16/2008
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: TV-PG


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