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The average lifespan varies considerably depending on what TYPE of eagle you are referring to, but in general eagles do not live to be 70 years old in the wild...
- Bald Eagle - average 20 yrs - oldest confirmed 38 yrs
- Phillipine Eagle - Life expectancy for a wild eagle is estimated to be from 30 to 60 years
- White Tailed Eagle - Some individuals have been found to live over 25 years, 21 years being the average.
- African Fish Eagle - those that survive their first year have a life expectancy of some 12 to 24 years
- Golden Eagle - oldest known wild golden eagle was a bird banded in Sweden which was recovered 32 years later; longest-lived known captive golden eagle, a specimen in Europe, survived to 46 years of age.
- Crowned Eagle - The average life expectancy for crowned eagles is 14 years
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How long do bald eagles live in the wild?
Bald eagles live to be about 20 to 25 years old. 70 to 80 per cent of the eagles die before 5 years of age.
How long do Eagle live in the wild?
Bald eagles live to be about 20 to 25 years old. 70 to 80 per cent of the eagles die before 5 years of age.
How old are baby eagles when they learn how to fly?
Baby bald eagles start flying when they are from 70 to 92 days old.
How high is the trees that bald eagles nest in?
Usually they nest 50-70 feet above ground, near the top of the selected tree.
Are eagles birds?
Bald eagles weigh about 10-14 pounds. They are carnivorous and eat fish and small game. Eagles have about 7,000 feathers.
Does the bald eagle have a natural predator?
Yes, Bald Eagles are birds of prey, meaning they consume the flesh of other animals in order to survive. According to the American Eagle Foundation, a Bald Eagle's diet consists of from 70-90 percent fish, with the remaining 10-30 percent coming from small mammals (rats, squirrels, etc.), smaller birds and other aquatic life.
Are golden eagles bigger than bald eagles?
Some sources claim that golden eagles are larger and others claim bald eagles are larger. That is not surprising, since their size is close to being the same and statistics for their sizes varies. From the National Geographic site: Golden eagles have a height of 33 to 38 in (84 to 97 cm) and a wing span of 6 to 7.5 feet(1.8 to 2.3 m). They weigh 6 to 15 lbs (3 to 7 kg Bald eagles have a height of 34 to 43 in (86 to 109 cm), with females being slightly larger than males. Their wingspan is 6 to 8 ft (1.8 to 2.4 m) and they weigh 6.5 to 14 lbs (3 to 6.5 kg). From the New York Department of Environmental Conservation site: Golden eagles measure 27-33 inches (70-84 cm) in length, has a wingspan of 78 inches (2 m), and weighs 7-14 pounds (3.2-6.4 kg). Bald eagles measure about 30 inches (76 cm) high, have a wingspan of 72-84 inches (1.8-2.1 m), and weigh between 8 and 14 pounds (3.6-6.4 kg).
What very large animal with thick skin can live to be 70 years old?
Elephants can live for 70 years or more.
Why eagle become endangered?
The biggest threat to bald eagles was DDT, a pesticide that caused eggs to be so brittle that they rarely hatched. The pesticide was banned in the 70's and since that time many birds of prey including the bald eagle have made a tremendous comeback. Bald eagles are both scavangers and fishers and prefer habitat by large lakes, oceans or rivers. As the range begins to expand you can expect to see eagles any place where lakes or rivers are plentiful including around the land between the lakes and lake cumberland.
How long do Dolphin live in the wild?
Dolphins in the wild can live for about 40 to about 70 years. The smaller dolphins like the Bottlenose dolphins live about 40 years while the orcas live closer to 70 years.
What is the life span of an ostrich?
Ostriches can live up to 70 years!!!!!!!!!!!!!
How many years does an elephant live?
about 70 years if not poached
