A cherished icon of the West, the prehistoric-looking California condor remains one of the world's most endangered species. North America's largest avian narrowly escaped extinction in the mid-1980s ...

A species of vulture, the California condor's historical range stretches along the U.S. west coast. These huge birds use their enormous wings to glide for great distances: they have been recorded ...

A historic number of California condor chicks hatched at the Los Angeles Zoo during this year’s breeding season, officials said. “The Los Angeles Zoo is capping off its 2024 California condor ...

Each one will be a candidate for release back into the wild as part of the California Condor Recovery Program, administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. “This is a historic moment for ...