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=Bald Eagles= By: Landon Autrey

My animal is a Bald Eagle, they live in Alaska, Canada, and the lower 48 states. They eat fish, waterfowl, and small mammals such as rats and rodents.They lay eggs in perches usually on mountain sides high up so that predators can not get to the eggs.

How do they reproduce?
They only lay 2 eggs on average they only lay one egg at a time then the other one(s) in three days. The eggs take 35 days to hatch. The Bald Eagle that takes care of the eggs at this point turn the eggs every 2 hours. Once they hatch they will stay in the nest for 10-12 weeks. When they are



How do they catch their prey?
They catch their prey with their eyes and talons. Their eyes are at least 5 times better than a human with perfect vision. Once they spot the prey like a field mouse they will swoop in and grab the rodent with their curved talons.

How at risk are they?
The IUCN (International Union of Conservation of nature keeps a list of at risk or endangered animals. Today the IUCN rates Bald Eagles as "Least Concern". Not long ago the Bald Eagle was almost to extinction due to the use of the pesticide DDT. When the pesticide was officially banned in 1972 the population has significantly increased. Today the biggest threat to them is the loss of habitat and illegal hunting. Currently, the Bald Eagle is still protected under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.

What can we do to help?
We can raise money for the HWF and you can even adopt a nest that you can look at from a live stream camera. We can also just make the public aware that there are things that they can do to help. You can get live video of the nest available any time and you can see when they hatch!!!!!!!!!!

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