The Bald Eagle was put on the endangered species list because of the effects of DDT.

Question

true or false

Answer 1

True. The Bald Eagle was indeed put on the endangered species list largely due to the effects of DDT. DDT is a pesticide that was widely used in the mid-20th century. It caused the thinning of the eagle's eggshells, leading to high mortality rates among bald eagle chicks. After the ban of DDT and conservation efforts, the bald eagle population has made a remarkable recovery.