|  |  | Bald eagle: an icon soars off the endangered species list [pics] www.nature.org — The symbol of Stephen Colbert... Once a powerful symbol of freedom, the bald eagle became an icon of endangered species. But with a little help and an 8-foot wingspan, it's now soaring back to health. You can call the bald eagle strapping, strong and symbolic -- just don't call it endangered. Truly amazing photo essay!More... (Environment) Comments Email Added 2007-11-14 16:50:07 burkinaboy