LA Times Today: Energy company to breed endangered California condors
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In the early ‘80s, the California condor nearly became extinct with populations plummeting to less than two dozen. Lead poisoning was the major culprit, with birds accidentally ingesting lead-based ammunition while scavenging carcasses.
Today the species has made a significant rebound. More than 500 birds roam freely across California, Arizona, Utah and Baja, Mexico.
But, there’s a new threat from a surprising place: the clean energy sector.
L.A. Times reporter Louis Sahagun joined us with more.
Today the species has made a significant rebound. More than 500 birds roam freely across California, Arizona, Utah and Baja, Mexico.
But, there’s a new threat from a surprising place: the clean energy sector.
L.A. Times reporter Louis Sahagun joined us with more.