Condor comeback
(Book)
In April of 1987 the last wild California condor was captured and taken to live in captivity like the other twenty-six remaining birds of its kisnd. Many thought that the days were over of of this remarkable, distinguished bird that had roamed the skies of North and Central American for thousands of years. Sy Montgomery detail the efforts of scientists, volunteers, and everyday citizens to get California condors back in the wild. In particular, Montgomery profiles employees at the Santa Barbara Zoo who have worked tirelessly to raise abandoned chicks, nurse sick birds back to health, and conduct research that can support legislation to ban what is probably the largest threat to the existence of the wild condor: lead bullets. In turns affectionate and frustrated, hopeful and heartbreaking, Montgomery’s powerful prose does justice to these ancient, sociable, and elegant creatures. Complete with world-class, full-color photography and helpful sidebars that provide details such as the history of the bird’s fight back from extinction, the dangers of lead poisoning, and the relationship of condors to the Chumash nation, this is an inspiring story of groundbreaking science, perseverance, and cooperation.
Level 6.9, 4 Points
Notes
Montgomery, S., & Strombeck, T. (2020). Condor comeback. Boston, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Montgomery, Sy and Tianne, Strombeck. 2020. Condor Comeback. Boston, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Montgomery, Sy and Tianne, Strombeck, Condor Comeback. Boston, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2020.
MLA Citation (style guide)Montgomery, Sy, and Tianne Strombeck. Condor Comeback. Boston, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2020.
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