Perched on the northeastern flank of Antisana National Park, the Chakana Reserve is a privately protected sanctuary managed by Fundacion Jocotoco, an Ecuadorian non-profit that oversees 18 ...

A new Andean condor has arrived at the National Aviary, with the hope that he'll play a role in conserving the species.

Andean condors are massive birds, among the largest in the world that are able to fly. Because they are so heavy (up to 33 pounds), even their enormous 10-foot wingspan needs some help to keep ...

This happens thanks to the Andean Condor Conservation Program (PCCA ... ready for their next stop: the Pailemán mountain range, located on the Rio Negrina coast. Your arrival and stay in ...

Whether you're exploring rugged mountain trails ... From iconic species like the Andean condor to lesser-known gems such as the adorable viscacha, each of these creatures embodies the spirit ...

Six birds glide expertly on wind currents and thermals, conserving energy and traveling long distances with minimal wing ...

Its isolation has encouraged the survival of indigenous species such as the mountain tapir and the Andean condor. Description is available under license CC-BY-SA IGO 3.0 Het nationaal park Sangay ligt ...

The Andean Condor Ascending from their clifftop nests ... It is an updraft rider, buoyed aloft by strong currents that flow from the steep mountain slopes and coastal cliffs that comprise the ...

The ancient mountains of the Andes are home to spectacled bears, pumas and the magnificent Andean condor. They’re also ... feeding the mountain streams and, eventually, the headwaters of the ...

An Andean condor soars above San Guillermo National Park, Argentina. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing ...

Between 2005 and 2022 researchers monitored the use of the largest landfill in Chile as a food source by a large number of Andean Condors. Long-term Andean Condor monitoring at landfills may serve ...