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California Condor
Genus and Species Name: |
Gymnogyps californianus
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California Condor
What is their natural habitat? |
Used to range from Washington to Mexico. (Maybe even to UT and AZ)
- Occupies large treeless country - High mountain plateaus, canyons, desert |
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California Condor
Feeding habits and Reproduction: |
Feeds on carrion
Low reproduction rate - 1 egg every other year, long nesting period, easily disturbed |
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Why did the population of California Condors decline?
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Many shot - good target for bird hunters, ranchers thought they killed livestock, shot for practice
Egg collectors - had large eggs Shot for skins Poisoned Decline due to food shortage |
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The final decline of the California Condor:
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1967 - Listed as endangered
1987 - only 1 left Debate about hands on or hands off - on:more data needed off:killing the few new chicks was unacceptable Captive breeding started in 1982 - 1st egg in 1988 |
