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[2020]., Juvenile, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Call No: HI-INT 598.9 MON Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Scientists in the field.Summary Note: "In April of 1987 the last wild California condor was captured and taken to live in captivity like the other twenty-six remaining birds of its kind. Many thought that the days were over of of this remarkable, distinguished bird that had roamed the skies of North and Central America for thousands of years. Sy Montgomery employs her skill for on-the-ground reporting, shrewd observation, and stunning narrative prose to detail the efforts of scientists, volunteers, and everyday citizens to get California condors back in the wild. In particular, Montgomery profiles employees at the Santa Barbara Zoo who have worked tirelessly to raise abandoned chicks, nurse sick birds back to health, and conduct research that can support legislation to ban what is probably the largest threat to the existence of the wild condor: lead bullets. In turns affectionate and frustrated, hopeful and heartbreaking, Montgomery's powerful prose does justice to these ancient, sociable, and elegant creatures. Complete with world-class, full-color photography and helpful sidebars that provide details such as the history of the bird's fight back from extinction, the dangers of lead poisoning, and the relationship of condors to the Chumash nation, Condor Comeback is an inspiring story of groundbreaking science, perseverance, and cooperation"--From the publisher's web site.
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[2020]., Juvenile, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Call No: 598 CONDOR MON Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s)Click here to view Series Title: Scientists in the field.Summary Note: Details the fight to protect the endangered California condor after they officially went extinct in the wild in 1987, and presents the scientists, volunteers, and citizens who have dedicated their work to protecting California condors. Explains the legislation that has been put in place to protect them and the outreach done through schools to educate kids about California condors, and examines their importance in Native American cultures. Includes color photographs, a map, a timeline, and additional resources.
