In 1987, the United States decided to capture every remaining wild California condor after lead poisoning, habitat loss, and poaching left just 27 birds alive; today, hundreds once again soar across western skies | World News
Once on the brink of extinction, the majestic California condor’s survival hinged on a daring rescue. Capturing the last wild birds in 1987, conservationists discovered that lead poisoning from ammunition fragments in carcasses was the primary killer. Image Credits: Wikimedia Commons Human activity can disrupt ecosystems in complex ways, sometimes forcing conservationists to take extreme…
