In these times of shrinking habitats, degraded environments and dwindling biological diversity it is a rare and wonderful event when an endangered species is brought back from the abyss.

The Peregrine Falcon: Return of an Endangered Species tells just such a story. Using specimens, objects, interactives, video and graphics, this approximately 2000-foot exhibition looks at the biology, behavior and near demise of these remarkable birds.

Through illustrations and falconry paraphernalia, visitors are introduced to the long history the peregrine has shared with humans. A diorama introduces viewers to a mounted peregrine on its natural eyrie. Another mini-diorama, a model of crushed and cracked eggs resting on a rock ledge, helps visitors understand the terrible toll DDT and other pesticides had on peregrine populations. A large panorama photomural of a big-city skyline gives visitors a peregrine's-eye view of it's modern-day city habitat.

This exhibit was developed by the Bell Museum in collaboration with the Raptor Center at the University of Minnesota, and other raptor conservation groups through out North America.