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JULY 6, 2000

The United States Fish and Wildlife Service has delayed the decision to take the bald eagle of the endangered species list, citing concerns on how best to manage the eagle and protect its habitat.

The bald eagle has increased in numbers over the recent years. According to the government, there are 6,000 breeding pairs of the bald eagle.

A decision was expected around July 4 of this year.

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Bald eagle's 'delisting' put on hold (The Washington Post in The Spokesman Review 7/6)

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Relevant Links:
The US Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior - www.fws.gov