Jackie, the famous California bald eagle, dies after weeks of intensive care
Jackie, a famous bald eagle in California known for her popular livestreamed nest, has died following weeks of intensive veterinary care. The bird had been suffering from underlying health issues and was being treated by the Ojai Raptor Center after being attacked by other eagles.
Why it matters
The eagle's death marks the end of a significant cultural phenomenon that connected thousands of global viewers to wildlife conservation and nature observation.
Figure caption, Wildlife organisation describes Jackie's condition before her death
Jackie, a bald eagle in California who became an online star, died on Monday after receiving weeks of veterinary treatment.
Jackie was being cared for by Ojai Raptor Center, a wildlife rehabilitation organisation, after she was attacked by other eagles. The bird had underlying health issues that caused anaemia and weight loss.
"Over the past several days, her condition continued to deteriorate despite intensive treatment and the combined efforts of our veterinary team and consulting specialists," Ojai Raptor Center said in a statement.
A livestream featuring the Big Bear Valley nest of Jackie and her partner, Shadow, has hundreds of thousands of subscribers.
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