New Jersey removes bald eagles and ospreys from endangered list after decades of recovery efforts.

New Jersey has removed bald eagles and ospreys from its endangered species list, marking a conservation success after over 40 years of effort. The bald eagle's status is now "special concern," and the osprey is considered "secure-stable." The recovery followed the detrimental effects of DDT contamination and decades of nest monitoring and public education. Despite this success, the state continues to face challenges in wildlife conservation.

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