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California Condor's Tragic Death Sparks Conservation Urgency

3/13/2025

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An 18-month-old California condor named Pey-noh-pey-o-wok tragically succumbed to lead poisoning after swallowing an air gun pellet, marking a heartbreaking first loss for the Northern California Condor Restoration Program. With lead poisoning being the primary threat to these majestic birds, the Yurok Tribe remains determined to release more condors later this year, fighting for their survival.

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An 18-month-old California condor named Pey-noh-pey-o-wok tragically succumbed to lead poisoning after swallowing an air gun pellet, marking a heartbreaking first loss for the Northern California Condor Restoration Program. With lead poisoning being the primary threat to these majestic birds, the Yurok Tribe remains determined to release more condors later this year, fighting for their survival.