documentary on condors and the andes
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- Duration: 2:46
- Published: 17 Dec 2008
- Uploaded: 22 Aug 2011
- Author: absalutevalue
The Andean Condor (Vultur gryphus) is a species of South American bird in the vulture family Cathartidae. Found in the Andes mountains and adjacent Pacific coasts of western South America, it is the largest flying land bird in the Western Hemisphere. The condor is primarily a scavenger, feeding on carrion. It prefers large carcasses, such as those of deer or cattle. It is one of the worlds longest-living birds, with a lifespan of up to 50 years. The Andean Condor is a national symbol of Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, and plays an important role in the folklore and mythology of the South American Andean regions. The Andean Condor is considered near threatened by the IUCN. It is threatened by habitat loss and by secondary poisoning from carcasses killed by hunters. Captive breeding programs have been instituted in several countries. The Andean Condor is found in South America in the Andes. In the north, its range begins in Venezuela and Colombia, where it is extremely rare, then continues south along the Andes in Ecuador, Peru, and Chile, through Bolivia and western Argentina to the Tierra del Fuego. In the early nineteenth century, the Andean Condor bred from western Venezuela to Tierra del Fuego, along the entire chain of the Andes, but its range has been greatly reduced due to human activity. The Andean Condor is considered near threatened by the IUCN. It was first placed on the United States Endangered Species list in 1970. Threats to its <b>...</b>
