Why did the California condor almost become extinct?

Answer 1

The California condor almost became extinct due to a combination of habitat destruction, lead poisoning from ingesting spent lead ammunition, and microtrash ingestion. By the 1980s, only 27 individuals remained in the wild, prompting a controversial captive breeding program. Conservation efforts, including habitat protection and the removal of lead from their environment, have helped increase their population, but they remain critically endangered.