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Why is it that there are approximately 200 California condors left in the wild?
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California condors have a very low natural birthrate even under good conditions; they do not become sexually mature until they are 6-8 years old, they lay only one egg per nesting cycle, and may not nest every year. The birds were shot carelessly by Euro-American settlers, but lead poisoning appears to have been a big factor in their decline. As carrion feeders, the condors may have ingested lead bullets that led to their poisoning and death. In the 1980s, there were fewer than 20 California condors left; these were captured for a captive breeding program that has met with success. The California condors in the wild are descendants of the successful captive breeding program.
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How many condors were there in 1980s?
In the 1980's, there were approximately 25 birds left in the wild.
How many condors are left in the wild?
In November 2008, there were 327 California ondors known to be living, including over half of them in the wild. In 2005, there were estimated to be 180 Andean Condors (the only other living condor species) in Columbia, and some what fewer in the surrounding countries.
How long has the California condor been endangered?
California condors can live for up to 50 years.
What is the current population of California condors?
As of August 2010, there are 384 condors known to be living, including 188 in the wild.
Are Californian condor endangered?
Yes, the California Condor is one of the most endangered birds; In 1980 there were fewer than 25 birds left in the wild. Captive breeding programs were established, and the first captive-bred California Condors, were released into the wild in 1992.
Are California condors still alive?
Yes, but a captured breeding has been very successful, and now several wild condors are living wild in the wild in two locations, with more releases scheduled.Condors are endangered if you want to learn more read TFK (Time For Kids.)
When did the California Condor become endangered?
California condors were officially recognised as an endangered species, in 1967. In 1980, there were fewer than 25 birds left in the wild. Captive breeding programs were established, and the first captive bred California Condors, were released into the wild in 1992. Captive breeding has been really successful, with their reintroduction programs, although they have a long way to go before they are off the endangered list.
What is the population of the California condor?
As of August 2010, there are 384 condors known to be living, including 188 in the wild.
What is the scientific Latin name for the California condor?
The California condor is gymnogyps californianus.A large ,very rare vulture,with a wingspan up to nine feet.Recently reintroduced into the wild in California and Arizona.Other condors are being bred in captivity for future release,to augment the current population of wild condors.
Where can i view a condor in the wild?
After four decades of living only in captivity, California Condors have recently been introduced back into the wild. They can be found in northern Arizona and Utah.
Do condors exist?
Yes. Several years ago the California condor went extinct in the wild, but as a result of efforts by conservationists there are now about 200 in the wild.
How many gray wolves are left in the wild?
There are approximately 5000 gray wolves that are left in the wild.
