First Loss in Condor Rehab: Pey-noh-pey-o-wok Dies of Lead Poisoning
#CaliforniaCondor #EndangeredSpeciesAn 18-month-old California condor named Pey-noh-pey-o-wok dies of lead poisoning shortly after being released into the wild in Argentina. The bird, bred at the Los Angeles Zoo, was found with a lead air gun pellet in its gizzard. read more
#CaliforniaCondor #EndangeredSpeciesProtection
A record-breaking 17 California condor chicks hatched at the Los Angeles Zoo, an important step in saving the endangered species. The chicks, part of a recovery program, will be cared for before being released into the wild. read more