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 ...

Tipping the scales at more than 30 pounds and measuring up to 4 feet in length, the Andean condor is one of the world’s largest flying birds. Unfortunately, it’s also one of the most imperiled.

Scientists have unveiled an innovative design for wind turbine blades inspired by the wings of Andean condors. This design modification could boost turbine efficiency by an average of 10 percent.

The Andean Condor Ascending from their clifftop nests high above Torres del Paine, Andean condors rule the skies of Patagonia. Interestingly enough, the condor's domain is not one of distance ...

Between 2005 and 2022 researchers monitored the use of the largest landfill in Chile as a food source by a large number of Andean Condors. Long-term Andean Condor monitoring at landfills may serve ...

Waste disposals, despite their apparent positive effect as a food subsidy, can have detrimental effects due to condors’ consumption of potentially dangerous compounds. Disclaimer: AAAS and ...

The magnificent Andean condor is the world's biggest bird of prey, with a wingspan maxing out at around 3.2m, and weighing up to 15kg ...

Its isolation has encouraged the survival of indigenous species such as the mountain tapir and the Andean condor. Description is available under license CC-BY-SA IGO 3.0 Het nationaal park Sangay ligt ...

She thought in that moment: “If I can do anything for you, I’ll do it.” Also known as spectacled bears, Andean bears are easily recognized by the ring of pale fur that often encircles one or ...

Its isolation has encouraged the survival of indigenous species such as the mountain tapir and the Andean condor. Description is available under license CC-BY-SA IGO 3.0 D'une beauté naturelle ...