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San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Andean Condor

For Students 9th - 10th
This excellent resource from the San Diego Zoo presents extensive information on Andean condors including details about their habitat, physical characteristics, size, diet, family life, conservation status, and fun facts.
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Sheppard Software

Sheppard Software: Condors

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives an in-depth description of a condor, including its behavior, appearance, reproduction, threats, and classification. The site includes photos and illustrations and an interactive quiz to test your understanding.
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Sheppard Software

Sheppard Software: Vultures

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives an in-depth description of a vulture, including its behavior, appearance, and classification. The site includes photos and illustrations and an interactive quiz to test your understanding.
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Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Cornell Lab of Ornithology: California Condor

For Students 9th - 10th
This detailed site contains a wealth of factual information about the largest flying bird in North America. Topics include: cool facts, description, range, habitat, food, behavior, reproduction and conservation status. In addition, the...
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Canadian Museum of Nature

Canadian Museum of Nature: Condor

For Students 9th - 10th
Described are the locations where the Condor may be found and its characteristics. Nine excellent photographs include close up shots of this magnificent bird.
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PBS

Pbs Teachers:patagonia: The Aeronautics of Condor Flight

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Examine the size, range and habits of the Andean condor, construct a model condor and fly it.
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Encyclopedia of Life

Encyclopedia of Life: Andean Condor

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Life presents this in-depth overview of Andean Condors (Vultur gryphus), including their habitats, size, conservation status, and much more. Images of this species and maps of its global distribution can also be found...
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Chicago Zoological Society

Chicago Zoological Society: Zoo Explorer: Andean Condor

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out more about the large Andean condor by browsing this reference from the Brookfield Zoo. In addition to quick facts, this animal guide offers details on its appearance, environment, lifestyle, and eating habits.