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**California Condor (Gymnogyps californianus) - Southwestern USA (recovery-managed)
Status: Endangered (successful captive-breeding releases, but still precarious).
Range/Countries: Southwestern USA (California, Arizona), northern Mexico reintroductions.
Habitat: Rocky canyons, large open landscapes.
Diet: Obligate scavenger - carrion.
Lifespan: ~40-60 years in managed care.
Reproduction: Long-lived species with low reproductive rates (one egg every 1-2 years).
Ecological role: Clean-up of carcasses, disease control in ecosystems.
Main threats: Lead poisoning from bullet fragments in carrion, micro-trash ingestion, habitat disturbance.
Conservation notes: Lead ammunition bans, intensive veterinary care and captive breeding have been central to recovery.
2025 September 28