The Economic Times

In 1963, officials counted just 417 nesting pairs of bald eagles as DDT drove them toward extinction. 44 years later, 9,789 pairs helped secure national symbol delisting

The bald eagle, once near extinction, has made a remarkable recovery. Habitat protection and the banning of DDT significantly aided their population rebound. Conservation efforts and public support were crucial for this species' survival. Bald eagles were removed from the endangered list in 2007. They remain protected under other federal laws today.