14K views · 177 reactions | Saturday marks 40 years since the California Condor Conservation program began at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. NBC 7's Audra Stafford reports. | NBC 7 San Diego | Facebook

"California condors are a critically endangered species with only about 300 living in the wild. As such, they are heavily managed in order to help the wild population grow." - Pinnacles National Park | The National Desk - TND

1.8K views · 244 reactions | A California Condor in flight is an impressive sight. With a nine-foot-plus wingspan, the birds can stay aloft for hours, floating up to 15,000 feet on warm air thermals. Learn more about this large U.S. vulture for #InternationalVultureAwarenessDay! https://abcbirds.org/bird/california-condor/ | American Bird Conservancy | Facebook

A California Condor in flight is an impressive sight. With a nine-foot plus wingspan, the birds can stay aloft for hours, floating up to 15,000 feet on warm air thermals. Learn more about this large U.S. vulture for International Vulture Awareness Day! https://abcbirds.org/bird/california-condor/ | American Bird Conservancy

Adult California Condors sport a wingspan measuring up to 9.5 feet! They are masterful gliders who are able to soar over 150 miles per day in search of food. Watch LIVE at AllAboutBirds.org/Condors | Bird Cams