Instructional Video8:34
PBS

The Giant Bird That Got Lost in Time

12th - Higher Ed
The California condor is the biggest flying bird in North America, a title that it has held since the Late Pleistocene Epoch. It's just one example of an organism that we share the planet with today that seems lost in time, out of place...
Instructional Video10:54
SciShow

6 Ways Species Rely on Humans for Survival

12th - Higher Ed
Sometimes, a species has declined so dramatically that they require serious human intervention to ensure they don’t disappear forever. Here are six ways we’re using conservation and science to keep those species alive....

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Instructional Video5:41
SciShow

Condor Females Don’t Need a Male to Hatch Chicks

12th - Higher Ed
For the first time, researchers have observed two cases of asexual reproduction in condors. And it also turns out that whales are much hungrier than we thought.
Instructional Video1:21
Curated Video

Zookeepers Care For a Newborn Condor Chick

6th - Higher Ed
See Wesa's imprinting process and why a single feather is so special.
Instructional Video1:30
Curated Video

See How San Diego Zookeepers are Protecting California Condor Chicks

6th - Higher Ed
With the first, early hatch of the season, zookeepers are treated to more natural behaviors by monitoring the birds remotely.
Instructional Video1:23
Curated Video

Hatching of California Condor Chick Caught on Camera

6th - Higher Ed
Catching the chick and parents tending to it on camera wasn't just a cool sight, but also a triumph for the critically endangered species.
Instructional Video1:17
Curated Video

Only In Chile 13 - Conservation Program for Baby Condors

9th - Higher Ed
Conservation Program for Baby Condors:Eight baby condors raised in captivity in Chile will soon be set free as part of a conservation program.
Instructional Video1:21
Curated Video

Andean Condor

6th - 12th
Follow a scavenging Andean condor as it soars over the Andes in search of food.



Biology - Animal Kingdom - Learni

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The Andean condor is one of the largest flying birds in the world, with a...
Instructional Video23:39
Curated Video

Elephants

6th - 8th
Singing animals, polar plunge, Mr Men and explore the UK.
Instructional Video11:32
Brave Wilderness

SAVED! Prehistoric Bird Escapes Extinction!

6th - 8th
On this episode of Breaking Trail, Mario and the crew are in California to work with some bizarre yet magnificent Prehistoric birds.. critically endangered California Condors! Watch as they assist in pulling biometric data and perform...
Instructional Video10:35
Brave Wilderness

TRAPPED in a BIRD BOX!

6th - 8th
On this episode of Breaking Trail, Mario and the crew are back in California to work with the critically endangered California Condor! This time, Mario is in a bird blind to attempt to trap some Condors to evaluate their health for the...
Instructional Video5:33
Curated Video

Raptor Characteristics

Pre-K - Higher Ed
This video explores the fascinating world of raptors, or birds of prey. From hawks and eagles to falcons and vultures, these majestic creatures possess exceptional eyesight, strong grip, and curved beaks for tearing at their prey....
Instructional Video
Science Friday Initiative

Science Friday: Wild California Condors Made Here

9th - 10th
In 1982, fewer than two dozen California condors existed. Now, over 200 live in the wild, thanks in part to The Peregrine Fund -- the largest California condor breeding center in the U.S.