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California Condor Population Surges Amid Recovery Efforts

9/25/2025

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The California condor population exceeds 560, with birds across Utah, Arizona, California, Oregon, and Mexico.
Five condors will be released this weekend at Vermilion Cliffs National Monument to aid recovery for National Public Lands Day.
The Utah-Arizona flock faces avian flu, lead poisoning, and poaching, including 1K who died of lead poisoning before turning five.

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Story summary

The California condor population exceeds 560, with birds across Utah, Arizona, California, Oregon, and Mexico.
Five condors will be released this weekend at Vermilion Cliffs National Monument to aid recovery for National Public Lands Day.
The Utah-Arizona flock faces avian flu, lead poisoning, and poaching, including 1K who died of lead poisoning before turning five.