Abandonment Animal Eggs Killing 
10,000 Birds
OCTOBER 8, 2015
Some pesticides killed pelicans directly, while DDT contamination led to thin-shelled eggs that broke under the weight of the parents. Abandoned fishing line also threatens pelicans along with many marine animals. In 1970, Brown Pelicans were federally listed as endangered.
10,000 Birds
APRIL 17, 2012
May 29, 2010 BP finally announces that Operation “Top Kill”, the effort to force drilling mud into the wellhead and seal it, has failed. August 4, 2010 ‘Static kill’ attempt to stop the oil leak is successful, though more mud may still have to be pumped into the well to close it permanently.
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