Andean condors have bald heads. Condors are vultures, so they keep their sharp eyes peeled for the carrion that makes up most of their diet. They prefer to feast on large animals, wild or domestic ...

Waste disposals, despite their apparent positive effect as a food subsidy, can have detrimental effects due to condors’ consumption of potentially dangerous compounds. Disclaimer: AAAS and ...

A flock of Andean condors have spotted a carcass in the Southern Cordillera region of Patagonia. It's a rare feeding opportunity in this barren land - and there will be a spirited competition for ...

According to the organisations, 13 of the dead condors, of the vultur gryphus species, were found in Manzano Amargo, Chos Malal, in the province of Neuquén, while the other ten were not far from ...

The Andean condor is the world's heaviest soaring bird and can weigh up to 15kg The world's heaviest soaring bird flaps its wings just 1% of the time during flight, researchers have found.

The Andean Condor Ascending from their clifftop nests high above Torres del Paine, Andean condors rule the skies of Patagonia. Interestingly enough, the condor's domain is not one of distance ...

An Andean condor soars above San Guillermo National Park, Argentina. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing ...

The Andean condor (Vultur gryphus) is one of the largest flying birds with a wingspan of up to 3.2m (10.5ft). In December, it had its threat level raised to "vulnerable" from "near threatened".

The Colca Canyon in Peru is one of the deepest canyons in the world, similar to the Grand Canyon, and is home to the Andean ...

The world can throw us some serious challenges to mental health, making us reach for a quick hit of comfort food. But do some of those classic comfort foods negatively impact our mental wellbeing?

Throughout the course of filming for the “Patagonia” series, the team wanted to not only film its iconic species, like pumas and Andean condors, but also to tell the story of its tiny ...

Scientists have unveiled an innovative design for wind turbine blades inspired by the wings of Andean condors. These ...