However, not so long ago, the bald eagle, the only eagle native to North America, was on the brink of extinction, seemingly following the path of extinct creatures that once dominated the Earth.

Instead, Franklin proposed the turkey as America’s national bird, arguing that it was brave, intelligent, and uniquely American. While the turkey had its supporters, the bald eagle ultimately ...

The combined efforts of a Minnesota resident and politician led to the adoption of the bald eagle as the official national bird in December. While the bald eagle has informally represented the U.S ...