198: California Condor
Just the Zoo of Us
English - June 21, 2023 14:51 - 56 minutes - 51.4 MB - ★★★★★ - 353 ratingsNatural Sciences Science science animals zoology wildlife science wildlife nature science communication Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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Ellen takes off with the story of the California condor and their miraculous return to the southwestern skies. We discuss how their bodies are adapted to scavenging, their unwavering dedication to parenthood, their plummet towards extinction, and triumphant recovery with a little help from their friends on the ground.
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Article: "Inside the Race to Save a Single Condor Egg After Avian Flu Killed Its Mother"Video: "Yurok Tribe Song in Honor of Prey-go-neesh (Condor)"Yurok Tribe's YouTube channel Learn more about the Yurok Condor Restoration Program & how you can helpFor more information about us & our podcast, head over to our website!Follow Just the Zoo of Us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & Discord!Follow Ellen on TikTok!