Illegal Killing of Bald and Golden Eagles: Two Men Charged in Massive Bird Slaughter
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Two men in Montana have been charged with poaching thousands of bald and golden eagles over a six-year period, selling their feathers and body parts on the black market. The men face charges including conspiracy and violating wildlife protection laws. The bald eagle population has made a remarkable recovery since being listed as endangered in 1978, but killing or trafficking these birds remains illegal in the United States. Exceptions are made for Native Americans for religious or cultural use.
Topics:nation#bald-eagles#black-market#endangered-species#golden-eagles#poaching#wildlife-conservation
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