Scavenging bald eagles face threat from vehicles in Michigan
LANSING, Mich. Bald eagles that soar majestically through Michigan skies are finding danger on the ground even after recovering from the brink of extinction. Bald eagles are scavengers, and road kill is a favorite form of food for them because they are sitting on the road, Roberson said. Fish and Wildlife Service, examined the deaths of 1,490 bald eagles. In 2007, bald eagles were removed from the Federal List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants. Experts say Michigan is home to an estimated 2,500 bald eagles, including more than 500 young eagles that arent of breeding age.
New research shows danger of distracted walking
The risk of distracted walking is getting new attention after an Indiana man’s deadly fall. Witnesses say 33-year-old Joshua Burwell was looking at a device when he plunged off a California cliff. New research shows similar distractions are linked to a rising number of injuries each year, sometimes even leading to death. Kris Van Cleave reports.
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