While generally admired by the public, human activity continues to threaten this species’ existence. Andean condors regularly succumb to habitat loss, shootings and poisonings. Due to human ...

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 ...

Waste disposals, despite their apparent positive effect as a food subsidy, can have detrimental effects due to condors’ consumption of potentially dangerous compounds. Disclaimer: AAAS and ...

Lowland habitat loss is forcing the species to seek new territory. Researchers make stunning discovery after sightings of ...

Condors of the vultur gryphus species died of pesticide poisoning. Wildlife and environmental organisations Monday denounced the deaths of 23 Andean condors in Argentine Patagonia due to the use ...