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Famed Big Bear bald eagle fights mystery illness as doctors hunt elusive cause
science-and-environment1 month ago

Famed Big Bear bald eagle fights mystery illness as doctors hunt elusive cause

Jackie, the 14-year-old bald eagle from Big Bear Lake, remains in critical condition at the Ojai Raptor Center as veterinarians treat suspected rodenticide poisoning and severe anemia; tests have ruled out lead poisoning and metals, a life-saving blood transfusion helped her energy, and clinicians are awaiting zinc toxicity results while she fights the illness and her family at the nest.

Iconic California bald eagle Jackie fights for survival as vets search for cause
science1 month ago

Iconic California bald eagle Jackie fights for survival as vets search for cause

Jackie, a 14-year-old bald eagle whose nest livestream has drawn millions, is in critical condition at the Ojai Raptor Center after an altercation with two subadult eagles; veterinarians are testing for rodenticide or lead poisoning, with treatment ongoing and prognosis uncertain. Wildlife experts note many eagle injuries stem from human activity—poisoning, gunshots, power lines—but rehab can succeed, and fans remain hopeful she’ll recover and return to her mate Shadow and their eaglets.