SAVED! Prehistoric Bird Escapes Extinction!

The video explores the history and conservation efforts of the California Condor, a critically endangered species. It highlights the challenges faced by these birds due to habitat loss and human activities. The video follows a team of biologists working to save the condors through capturing, assessing, and releasing them back into the wild. It emphasizes the ecological role of condors as scavengers and the importance of conservation efforts to prevent their extinction.

What is the primary reason the California Condor's habitat has changed over time?

• Increased urbanization and habitat loss

• Natural disasters

• Climate change

• Predation by other species

Where does the journey to learn about the California Condor's conservation efforts begin?

• San Francisco

• Los Angeles

• San Diego

• Sacramento

What is the purpose of the flight pen at the Bitter Creek National Wildlife Refuge?

• To display condors to the public

• To train condors for flight

• To safely trap and assess condors

• To permanently house condors

In what year was the last wild California Condor captured for a breeding program?

• 2000

• 1995

• 1987

• 1980

What is a significant threat to the California Condor's health in the wild?

• Lack of food

• Predation by eagles

• Loss of nesting sites

• Lead poisoning

What role do California Condors play in the ecosystem?

• Primary predators

• Pollinators

• Seed dispersers

• Natures cleanup crew

What is the main method used to track California Condors in the wild?

• Visual identification

• GPS and VHF transmitters

• Microchips

• Radio collars

What is a unique feature of the California Condor's feet?

• Webbed for swimming

• Used for walking and stabilizing

• Prehensile for climbing

• Sharp talons for hunting

How do California Condors consume their food?

• By tearing it apart with sharp talons

• By using barbs on their tongue to pull meat

• By swallowing it whole

• By chewing it with strong beaks

What is the significance of the number tags on the condors' wings?

• To track their migration patterns

• To identify their age

• To quickly identify individual birds

• To indicate their health status