| Description |
xxi, 410 pages : illustrations (some color), maps ; 28 cm. |
| Series |
AP natural world |
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AP natural world.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 396-403) and index. |
| Contents |
Some perspectives on basic condor biology -- California condors in prehistoric, historic, and modern human cultures -- Condor research and conservation in the early-mid 20th century -- Battles in the political arena -- Africa and Peru -- Development and testing of research techniques --Censusing -- Movements and food -- Nest sites -- Breeding behavior -- Breeding effort and success -- Mortality -- Field conservation and habitat preservation -- Formation of a captive flock -- The Audubon lawsuit and the Valentine's Day Docufesto -- Captive breeding -- Releases to the wild. |
| Subject |
California condor.
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Birds -- Protection -- California.
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California condor -- Behavior.
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California condor -- Habitat.
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Birds -- Conservation.
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| Added Author |
Snyder, Helen, 1942-
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| ISBN |
0126540055 |
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