By the 1960s the peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) was extinct in many states - including Illinois - because of the negative effects of the pesticide DDT. But, thanks to dedicated reintroduction and monitoring efforts over the last 30 years in part from Field Museum scientist Mary Hennen and The Chicago Peregrine Program, just recently these birds were removed from the Illinois threatened species list!
There is a TON of information about the Chicago Peregrine Program on The Field's website: http://www.fieldmuseum.org/...
Big thanks to Mary Hennen, Stephanie Ware and Josh Engel for taking the time to help us film this episode!
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Join Emily and company on their adventures through the preparation of various zoological specimens - literally though them, we get elbow-deep in viscera sometimes. Viewer discretion is advised and don't say I didn't warn you!