Murphy, a beloved bald eagle at the World Bird Sanctuary in Missouri, has passed away at the age of 33, surpassing the average lifespan of 25 years for bald eagles. The sanctuary suspects that intense storms that recently hit the area may have contributed to Murphy’s death, as he suffered head trauma. The sanctuary has shelters for birds to weather storms, but no evacuations were performed as no tornadoes approached.
Murphy gained popularity in 2023 when he incubated a rock, and later gained recognition for fostering injured eaglets back to health. In honor of Murphy’s legacy, the sanctuary plans to name the eagle fostering aviary after him, ensuring that he will be remembered for years to come.
While Murphy’s passing is a loss for the sanctuary and all who knew him, his story of nurturing injured eaglets back to health serves as a reminder of the importance of conservation efforts to protect these magnificent birds. The sanctuary will continue to care for the birds under their protection and carry on Murphy’s legacy in their work.
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