Pinnacles National Park: California Condors Back from the Edge

Episode 004

16 minutes

Episode Description

The biggest land bird in North America swoops in for this episode today. The California Condor is not only the largest, it boasts a dramatic comeback story that you don't want to miss. Learn how this big bird owned the skies before the westward expansion, how they almost disappeared, and how Pinnacles National Park is central to their recovery today. You'll learn a few surprising things about the California Condor from their personality to their integral role in the health of the landscape.

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