The bald eagle was chosen on June 20, 1782 as a symbol of the United States of American, due to its long life, great strength and majestic looks. Also because it was then believed to exist only on this continent. Besides being our national bird, the bald eagle is also considered the most endangered species in North America. The bald eagle is found over most of North America, from Alaska, to Canada, and northern Mexico. About half …showed first 75 words of 585 total…

…showed last 75 words of 585 total…the environment, since each link in the food chain tends to concentrate chemicals from the lower link. The average bald eagles Body Temperature is about 102 degrees Fahrenheit (38.8 degrees Celsius). The average bald eagle has 7,000 feathers. Eagle feathers are lightweight, but still extremely strong and highly flexible. Their feathers protect them from the cold as well as the heat of the sun. A eagle simply changes the position of its feathers, to maintain its body temperature.