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In the late 1990s, golden eagle predation left 15 foxes on Santa Rosa Island; after the eagles were removed, numbers recovered to about 1,200 by 2015

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After island fox populations plunged by more than 90% on parts of California’s Channel Islands, a coordinated recovery effort addressed predation, disease and habitat pressures. (Wikimedia Commons)

Santa Rosa Island’s island fox population fell from an estimated 1,780 in 1994 to just 15 in the late 1990s, according to the U.S. Department of the Interior. By 2015, the population had rebounded to about 1,200 following a coordinated conservation effort. After island fox populations plunged by more than 90% on parts of California’s … Read more

US unveils new ‘Flight of the Eagle’ passport: Know about online process, premium packaging and what has changed

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Marco Rubio, US secretary of state, during the launch of America.gov in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026. The new website is designed to help Americans access federal information and resources currently spread among numerous agencies. Photographer: Daniel Heuer/Bloomberg (Bloomberg)

The United States government has unveiled a newly redesigned ‘Flight of the Eagle’ passport and disclosed comprehensive plans to substantially transform the application process for American citizens. Marco Rubio, US secretary of state, during the launch of America.gov in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026. The new website is designed to help Americans … Read more

Why Trump gifted Xi Jinping a bald eagle sculpture at White House state dinner

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During a Washington state dinner, Trump presented Xi with a bald eagle sculpture, reflecting America's spirit. The event featured a unique menu merging American and Chinese influences. (AFP)

During a prestigious state dinner held in Washington, US President Donald Trump presented Chinese President Xi Jinping with a sculptural representation of a bald eagle, an avian species indigenous to North America and the official national emblem of the United States. During a Washington state dinner, Trump presented Xi with a bald eagle sculpture, reflecting … Read more

What happened to Jackie the bald eagle? Beloved Big Bear eagle suffers health setback as anemia worsens

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The Ojai Raptor Center, where Jackie is being treated, said her packed cell volume (PCV) has dropped to 13%. (Screenshot from Ojai Raptor Center Instagram)

Jackie, the beloved bald eagle followed by millions through the Friends of Big Bear Valley (FOBBV) nest camera, has suffered a medical setback while receiving treatment for a serious illness. Her doctors said Monday that new blood tests showed her anemia had worsened. The Ojai Raptor Center, where Jackie is being treated, said her packed … Read more