For Bald Eagles, the Descendants of the Destroyers Became the Restorers
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An excerpt from a new book 'The Earth Said Remember Me' documents bald eagles' recovery from near-extinction — from a population that numbered roughly 500,000 in pre-Columbian North America to near disappearance, and their restoration to abundance, illustrating how species can recover when humans prioritize conservation.
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