Spirit of the Condor
Episode 2
Once declared extinct in the wild, the California condor has made a tremendous recovery in the United States thanks to captive breeding, conservation and rehabilitation programs. However they remain critically endangered, and continue to face new challenges in the modern world. Host Peter Gros hits the road to visit top experts in the field for a first-hand look at trials and tribulations of restoring North America’s largest bird.
Featured Organizations:
Institute for Wildlife Studies Oregon Zoo Santa Barbara Zoo U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Yurok Condor Restoration Program