Looking Back—and Forward: The Flight Path of the California Condor
About this episode
The episode discusses the conservation success of the California condor and features insights from wildlife care specialist Nora Willis.
This week, host Rick speaks with senior wildlife care specialist Nora Willis about an iconic bird with a gigantic wingspan! In the 1980s, just over 20 California condors were left in the world, but through groundbreaking conservation efforts, there are now more than 500. Find out more about San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance’s successful breeding program, how young California condors learn to thrive in Southwest habitats, and the meaning of “puppet rearing.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
People in this episode
Host: Rick
Guest: Nora Willis
Topics covered
- California condor
- conservation
- wildlife care
- breeding program
- habitat
- puppet rearing
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance
Places: Southwest
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