The better question might be, "What DIDN'T DDT do to the falcons?"
They got endangere because of the use of DDT and oher pesticides basicly the DDT poisons the rabbits and stuff and in turn poison the falcons
DDT was a large threat, I do not know of any others.
The peregrine is no longer an endangered species. It has recovered after the pesticide DDT was banned.
Because we banned DDT, an insecticide that was in the water system, and made eggshells of falcons and eagles too thin to develope. The birds began to rebound after this was completed.
Birds of prey, such as peregrine falcons and bald eagles, had some of the highest levels of DDT in their bodies due to biomagnification through the food chain. This accumulation of DDT caused reproductive issues and population declines in these species. Efforts to ban DDT and other harmful pesticides have helped to reduce these impacts.
Yes. Mainly due to DDT pesticide which caused them to produce shells with thinner walls, which means that the eggs break easier and the embryo inside dies. No. The peregrine falcon has made a great comeback, and is now listed as "Least Concern" by the IUCN.
They used to be commonly found in many areas. Due to loss of habitat and DDT, there are only a small portion in those areas of what used to be.
DDT was a very dangerous component found in water. Peregrine Falcons were almost forced into extinction in the 1950s and 60s because the water they would drink would cause reproductive difficulties. The eggs that were laid by these falcons had very brittle shells and sometimes would break prematurely or not hatch at all.
people are cutting down trees and removing from da marsh
The peregrine falcon, found nearly worldwide, is not an endangered species. In North America, the species was declining due to the pesticide DDT, but have began a nice recovery after this chemical was banned.
DDT is an insecticide.
DDT is a pesticide.