Jackie, the California bald eagle who became an internet sensation, dies after illness

Jackie, the California bald eagle who became an internet sensation as a symbol of the species' recovery in the state, has died. Phys.org reports she passed away Monday after being treated for an illness at a veterinary facility. Bald eagles were once endangered in California, and their return has been closely watched by wildlife fans nationwide.

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