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About Golden Eagles: Witness To A Changing West

For 13 seasons, one ecologist has meticulously studied the Golden Eagles of Wyoming’s Big Horn Basin, majestic apex predators facing a battle for survival. This documentary follows the critical research required to protect these birds of prey as their ancient hunting grounds are rapidly altered. Learn how changes in the ecosystem, including the fluctuating cottontail rabbit population they depend on, directly impact the eagles’ future. More dangerously, discover the silent, often fatal threat of lead poisoning from discarded hunter ammunition that is decimating these magnificent raptors. From: Golden Eagles: Witnesses to a Changing West Content licensed by Eastern Educational Television Network to Little Dot Studios

Golden Eagles: Witness To A Changing West is presented by Real Wild. Its listed runtime is 57 minutes. The source link and publisher attribution are provided with the embedded film.

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Title
Golden Eagles: Witness To A Changing West
Category
Society
Runtime
57 minutes
Language
English
Publisher
Real Wild

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