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Can removed from the head of an endangered condor at Pinnacles National Park

condor with can stuck in its beak
Ventana Wildlife Society
condor with can stuck in its beak
SOURCE: Ventana Wildlife Society
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Can removed from the head of an endangered condor at Pinnacles National Park
An endangered California condor (Gymnogyps californianus) found in Pinnacles National Park received help from veterinarians to remove an aluminum can stuck to its beak. According to Pinnacles National Park, the can was preventing the condor from eating and drinking.Condors are monitored closely due to being an endangered species. On March 30, biologists working for the Ventana Wildlife Society saw condor 943 on a remote video camera feed with a can stuck to its beak. On April 17, condor 943 was safely trapped at the park by wildlife specialists so they could provide treatment to the animal. The can was removed and the condor was able to eat and drink again. During a medical examination which included a blood test it was found the condor also had lead poisoning. The condor was treated for the lead poisoning by veterinarians and zookeepers at the Oakland Zoo and was released back into the wild nearly a month after he was trapped. Pinnacles National Park used this incident to remind visitors about the dangers of littering at the park.

An endangered California condor (Gymnogyps californianus) found in Pinnacles National Park received help from veterinarians to remove an aluminum can stuck to its beak.

According to Pinnacles National Park, the can was preventing the condor from eating and drinking.

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Condors are monitored closely due to being an endangered species. On March 30, biologists working for the Ventana Wildlife Society saw condor 943 on a remote video camera feed with a can stuck to its beak.

On April 17, condor 943 was safely trapped at the park by wildlife specialists so they could provide treatment to the animal. The can was removed and the condor was able to eat and drink again.

During a medical examination which included a blood test it was found the condor also had lead poisoning. The condor was treated for the lead poisoning by veterinarians and zookeepers at the Oakland Zoo and was released back into the wild nearly a month after he was trapped.

Pinnacles National Park used this incident to remind visitors about the dangers of littering at the park.