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The Andean condor is a South American bird that lives in the Andes Mountains. It is the largest bird in the world. Its diet consists of dead animals. It lives in windy areas high in the mountains. Unfortunately, human actions such as farming and hunting are destroying its habitat, so it is considered an endangered species. Now, several organizations have created programmes to protect these magnificent birds. Some of these programmes include condors reproducing in captivity, and the conservation of their habitat. The Andean condor is the national symbol of Colombia, Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador, Argentina and Peru. It also plays an important role in their folklore and legends.

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The Andean condor is …

• the largest bird in South America

• the largest bird in America

•  the largest bird in the world

The Andean condor is a South American bird that lives in the Andes Mountains. It is the largest bird in the world. Its diet consists of dead animals. It lives in windy areas high in the mountains. Unfortunately, human actions such as farming and hunting are destroying its habitat, so it is considered an endangered species. Now, several organizations have created programmes to protect these magnificent birds. Some of these programmes include condors reproducing in captivity, and the conservation of their habitat. The Andean condor is the national symbol of Colombia, Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador, Argentina and Peru. It also plays an important role in their folklore and legends.

The Andean condor is …

• an animal that lives in the rainforest.

•      an enormous bird that lives only in Colombia.

• a bird that lives in the Andes Mountains.

The Andean condor is a South American bird that lives in the Andes Mountains. It is the largest bird in the world. Its diet consists of dead animals. It lives in windy areas high in the mountains. Unfortunately, human actions such as farming and hunting are destroying its habitat, so it is considered an endangered species. Now, several organizations have created programmes to protect these magnificent birds. Some of these programmes include condors reproducing in captivity, and the conservation of their habitat. The Andean condor is the national symbol of Colombia, Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador, Argentina and Peru. It also plays an important role in their folklore and legends.

The Andean condor’s diet consists of …

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The Andean condor is a South American bird that lives in the Andes Mountains. It is the largest bird in the world. Its diet consists of dead animals. It lives in windy areas high in the mountains. Unfortunately, human actions such as farming and hunting are destroying its habitat, so it is considered an endangered species. Now, several organizations have created programmes to protect these magnificent birds. Some of these programmes include condors reproducing in captivity, and the conservation of their habitat. The Andean condor is the national symbol of Colombia, Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador, Argentina and Peru. It also plays an important role in their folklore and legends.

It is considered …

• an endangered species.

• a bird that can live in captivity.

• a large bird.

The Andean condor is a South American bird that lives in the Andes Mountains. It is the largest bird in the world. Its diet consists of dead animals. It lives in windy areas high in the mountains. Unfortunately, human actions such as farming and hunting are destroying its habitat, so it is considered an endangered species. Now, several organizations have created programmes to protect these magnificent birds. Some of these programmes include condors reproducing in captivity, and the conservation of their habitat. The Andean condor is the national symbol of Colombia, Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador, Argentina and Peru. It also plays an important role in their folklore and legends.

Some causes of its habitat loss are …

• captivity.

• farming and hunting.

• folklore and legends.

The Andean condor is a South American bird that lives in the Andes Mountains. It is the largest bird in the world. Its diet consists of dead animals. It lives in windy areas high in the mountains. Unfortunately, human actions such as farming and hunting are destroying its habitat, so it is considered an endangered species. Now, several organizations have created programmes to protect these magnificent birds. Some of these programmes include condors reproducing in captivity, and the conservation of their habitat. The Andean condor is the national symbol of Colombia, Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador, Argentina and Peru. It also plays an important role in their folklore and legends.

In many countries in South America, this bird is …

• a national symbol.

• high in the mountains.

• in captivity.