Andean Condors and Their Ecosystem

The video explores the life of Andean condors, highlighting their impressive flight capabilities and scavenging habits. These birds, with their vast wingspans, can travel great distances in search of food, often descending upon carcasses like those of guanacos. The condors' feeding habits are detailed, including their interactions with other animals such as gray foxes. The video also discusses the condors' role in the ecosystem, their attraction to life events, and their adaptation to extreme temperatures in the Andes.

What is the wingspan of the Andean condors that allows them to travel long distances?

• 5 feet

• 10 feet

• 15 feet

• 20 feet

Which animal reaches the guanaco carcass first before the condors?

• A vulture

• A grey fox

• A jaguar

• A puma

How much do adult male condors typically weigh?

• 15 pounds

• 25 pounds

• 30 pounds

• 20 pounds

What other food sources are condors attracted to besides carcasses?

• Stillborn calves and afterbirths

• Insects

• Live prey

• Fresh fruits

What extreme condition in the Andes can lead to the death of young animals?

• Heat

• Rain

• Cold

• Wind

Why does the mother guanaco hesitate to defend her offspring from the condors?

• She is looking for food

• She is distracted

• She is intimidated by the condors' size

• She is too weak

What role do condors play in the ecosystem as described in the video?

• Undertakers

• Herbivores

• Pollinators

• Predators