Andean condors are massive birds, among the largest in the world that are able to fly. Because they are so heavy (up to 33 pounds), even their enormous 10-foot wingspan needs some help to keep ...

Love 'em or not, the vulture bird is an essential part of our ecosystem. Find out why vultures don't sing, how long they live, and more.

leading a broad coalition to preserve Tejon Ranch (a biodiversity hotspot containing vital habitat for the condor) as a national or state park — even after other conservation groups signed a ...

The largest land bird in North America ... hunters used non-lead bullets and 28% packed out animal gut piles in condor habitat, according to Erin Brown, the California condor program coordinator ...

Lead poisoning poses the single greatest threat to California condors. Even a small amount of lead can be fatal to a condor ...

Tragedy struck the Yurok tribe’s condor restoration ... Unfortunately, lead poisoning, habitat loss, poaching and pesticide exposure have driven the majestic birds to the brink of extinction.

leading a broad coalition to preserve Tejon Ranch (a biodiversity hotspot containing vital habitat for the condor) as a national or state park — even after other conservation groups signed a ...

Tragedy struck the Yurok tribe’s condor restoration ... Unfortunately, lead poisoning, habitat loss, poaching and pesticide exposure have driven the majestic birds to the brink of extinction.