Andean condors are massive birds, among the largest in the world that are able to fly. Because they are so heavy (up to 33 pounds), even their enormous 10-foot wingspan needs some help to keep ...

By Liz Kimbrough In the mountains of Peru, where ancient cloud forests meet the Amazon Rainforest, an Andean bear made ...

The Andean condor is the world's heaviest soaring bird ... research showed "just how flexible their soaring strategies are". "Human glider pilots can soar all day if the conditions are right ...

The footage give clues to the range of plants the bears eat and how they mate, information important for conservation.

Andean condors are among the largest birds in the world. As obligate scavengers they rely on decaying animal matter, termed carrion, for sustenance. In central Chile, human livestock practices ...

Andean condors are one of the largest flying birds in the world. They scavenge a living across the Andes often relying on the remains of carcasses. They can live for more than 50 years but breed very ...

The largest vulture, with a wingspan up to 10.5 feet, the Andean Condor soars high in the Andes and symbolizes power in South American cultures. With a wingspan of up to 10 feet, this critically ...

For more than 30 years, Constantino Aucca Chutas has dedicated his life to preserving the ecosystems of the Peruvian Andes.

The Andean condor (Vultur gryphus) is one of the largest flying birds with a wingspan of up to 3.2m (10.5ft). In December, it had its threat level raised to "vulnerable" from "near threatened".

Condors of the vultur gryphus species died of pesticide poisoning. Wildlife and environmental organisations Monday denounced the deaths of 23 Andean condors in Argentine Patagonia due to the use ...