21. Arizona Game & Fish Department: California Condor Recovery Program Goal In order to be downlisted from endangered to Threatened,The Recovery Goals of the california condor Program are as follows http://www.gf.state.az.us/wildlife_conservation/california_condor.html

Search: Heritage Fund Program Fishing Worth Millions California Condor Recovery Jaguar Management Desert Tortoise Management Predator Management Policy Black-footed Ferret ... Resources California Condor Recovery California condors (Gymnogyps californianus) Program Goal: In order to be downlisted from Endangered to Threatened, The Recovery Goals of the California Condor Program are as follows: - Maintenance of at least 2 wild populations - Maintenance of one captive population - Each population must: -number at least 150 individuals -must contain at least 15 breeding pairs -be reproductively self sustaining -have a positive rate of population growth - Non-captive populations must: -be spatially disjunct and non-interacting -contain descendents from each of the 14 founders Habitat: Condors are cavity-nesting species that require caves, ledges, or large trees in order to nest. High perches are necessary for roosting, as well as to create the strong updrafts required for lift into flight. Open grasslands or savannahs are important to condors while searching for food. In Arizona, condors are found at elevations between 2,000-6,500 feet, and the reintroduction site is located in the northern part of the state on Vermilion Cliffs

22. Snyder, N. And Snyder, H.: The California Condor: A Saga Of Natural History And As the largest flying bird of North America, and one of the most endangered,the california condor has been a source of tremendous interest and awe. http://pup.princeton.edu/titles/7475.html

PRINCETON University Press SEARCH: Keywords Author Title More Options Power Search Search Hints E-MAIL NOTICES NEW IN PRINT E-BOOKS ... HOME PAGE The California Condor: A Saga of Natural History and Conservation Noel Snyder and Helen Snyder 432 pp. Shopping Cart Reviews Key Features: Reviews historical account of condor biology and conservation Analyzes nest site characteristics and limitations Studies breeding behavior and analyzes breeding effort and success Discusses mortality rates and the causes for their decline and efforts to improve reproduction Discusses the techniques, problems, and results of captive breeding and release programs Reviews: "Everyone interested in the preservation of rare and endangered species simply has to read this book. No matter how much you think you know about conservation or about California condors, you will come away from this book with a more sophisticated perspective, and you will understand the process and the politics at a level most people never achieve. . . . I don't hesitate to recommend this as one of the most important books on conservation to appear in many years." Bird Watcher's Digest "The most comprehensive popular work ever published on this species. This is a large and lavishly illustrated book, a real bargain for its modest price. . . . [It] deserves wide readership among those interested, not only in endangered species, but also in the science, politics, ethics, and philosophy underpinning the field of conservation biology. . . . The prose is lucid and succinct so that the complex issues are clearly and fairly described. . . . One of the book's major strengths is its apparent even-handedness."

23. "Endangered Species--California Condors Return To The Colorado Plateau" to restore the species in both Arizona and california. How can they release theseendangered creatures back A condor biologist constantly roves areas of high http://www.aqd.nps.gov/pubs/yir/yir2001/06_restoration/06_4_leslie_GRCA.html

Numbering 30 in the wild in Arizona, California condors are commonly seen along the North and South Rims of Grand Canyon National Park. Restoration of the species in Arizona began in 1996, and in 2001 a condor laid an egg in the park, which later broke (below). In February 2002, two condor pairs nested below the South Rim, again raising hopes for successful reproduction of the species. elaine_leslie@nps.gov Wildlife Biologist, Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona Back to Chapter 6: Restoration Articles Restoration of mountain yellow-legged frogs in Kings Canyon By Harold Werner Breathing space at Lechuguilla Cave By Jason M. Richards National Park Service to share science role in Everglades restoration By Thomas Van Lent Wolf restoration in Yellowstone successful beyond expectations By Douglas W. Smith, Roger J. Anderson, and Julie Mao Wetland and stream restoration at Elk Meadow in Redwood National Park By James H. Popenoe Other Developments Award-winner Profile - Botanist honored with first professional excellence award Preservation of the Fort Dupont stream Coastal dune restoration at Point Reyes Bonytail restoration continues ... Maintenance staff help restore native fish at Point Reyes By Elaine Leslie Spring 2001 brought a significant event to the hidden ledges and caves within Grand Canyon National Park. For the first time in more than 100 years, a California condor laid an egg in the wilds of Arizona. Although the condors promptly broke the egg, the event still raised hope for the restoration of an extirpated species in the skies over the Colorado Plateau.

24. HCPB-California's Plants And Animals condors may weigh more than 20 pounds. The male Andean condor of South Americais even larger than our california condor. Both are endangered species. http://www.dfg.ca.gov/hcpb/species/t_e_spp/tebird/condor.shtml

California Home DFG Home HCPB Home About HCPB ... Publication Information Habitat Conservation Planning Branch 1416 Ninth St., Sacramento, CA 95814 Telephone: (916) 653-4875 California Department of Fish and Game Habitat Conservation Planning Branch My CA Search DFG CALIFORNIA'S PLANTS AND ANIMALS CALIFORNIA CONDOR This adult male California condor, named Topatopa, hatched in the wild in Ventura County in 1966, but was found abandoned the next winter. Since 1967, he has resided at the Los Angeles Zoo, the world's only captive California condor until 1982. After almost 23 years alone, he was paired with a captive-bred female, Malibu, and since 1993 they have been producing offspring in captivity. Photo by Neil Johnson, Los Angeles Zoo. Click on the picture to see a big picture of a condor. The California condor, Gymnogyps californianus, is the one of the largest flying birds in the world. When it soars, the wings spread more than nine feet from tip to tip. Condors may weigh more than 20 pounds. The male Andean condor of South America is even larger than our California condor. Both are endangered species. Gymnogyps is not as heavy as a big turkey and its wings are not as long as those of the wandering albatross. Its only claim to uniqueness in size is that it has the largest wingspread of any North American land bird

25. Hailing Support From Private Partnership, Interior Secretary Norton Announces Di Hailing Support from Private Partnerships, Interior Secretary NortonAnnounces Discovery of endangered california condor Eggs. First http://www.doi.gov/news/010518.html

U.S. Department of the Interior Office of the Secretary For Immediate Release: May 18, 2001 Contact: Mark Pfeifle 202/208-6416 Norton's Office or John Brooks, Greg Austin or Marc Weitzel 805/644-5185 at U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Hailing Support from Private Partnerships, Interior Secretary Norton Announces Discovery of Endangered California Condor Eggs - First evidence that captive-bred condors can successfully breed in the wild - A female condor released in 1995 is tending one of two eggs laid in a cave in the Santa Barbara backcountry in California. Calling it "a spectacular tribute to condor recovery partnerships," Interior Secretary Gale Norton praised the work of biologists who confirmed the discovery of a California condor nest containing two condor eggs. The nest was observed in southern California's Santa Barbara backcountry and is the first evidence that captive-bred condors have laid eggs in the wild. The nest was discovered May 16 by Greg Austin, a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service biologist at the Hopper Mt. National Wildlife Refuge near Ventura, California. Austin observed two female condors visiting the nest site. It appears that both female birds have laid eggs. All of the condors seen at the nest were raised in captivity but released to the wild. Their successful egg-laying marks a milestone in the condor recovery program, although it is too early to predict if these first-time condor parents can successfully incubate and hatch the eggs.

26. Remarks Prepared For Delivery The Honorable Gale Norton, Secretary Of The Interi of you, I thank you, for your commitment to protecting our endangered species. Andfor furthering partnerships that will allow the california condor and other http://www.doi.gov/news/010405a.html

U.S. Department of the Interior Remarks prepared for delivery The Honorable Gale Norton, Secretary of the Interior California Condor release program, Big Sur, California April 5, 2001 This is an exciting day. As an associate solicitor at the Interior Department over a decade and a half ago, I played a part in the battle to take the last California condors out of the wild. Our arguments were controversial. But time was running out. Only six condors remained in the wild. After careful discussion and research, the Fish and Wildlife Service concluded the only way to save the condor was to capture them and breed them in captivity with the hope of later reintroducing them back to the wild. Back then, those who cared about the condor disagreed about the best course of action. Some of those critical of the approach said the condor must be allowed to "die with dignity." Some groups took the Fish and Wildlife Service to court to stop the removal of the last condors from the wild. Ultimately, the last wild condors were captured. And the approach of breeding them in captivity and reintroducing them to the wild has succeeded. Today, some 15 years later, I have the great pleasure of helping to return five of these grand birds born and raised in captivity back into one of the world's most beautiful areas. Just as inspiring, for the first time in 15 years, on March 25

27. Endangered Birds It is classified as a critically endangered species due to an estimated populationof less than 50 mature individuals. The california condor can be found in http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/Vines/1460/bird.html

Endangered Birds Last updated: June 19, 2002 The following is a list of several endangered birds. They are all classified as endangered or critically endangered by the 2000 IUCN Red List , published by the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources. To find out more about each animal, click on their name. Screamers and ducks (Anseriformes) Anatidae Crested Shelduck (Tadorna cristata) White-winged Duck (Cairina scutulata) Kingfishers, hornbills, and allies (Coraciiformes) Alcedinidae Marquesan Kingfisher (Todiramphus godeffroyi) Eagles, hawks, and vultures (Falconiformes) Cathartidae California Condor (Gymnogyps californianus) Falconidae Mauritius Kestrel (Falco punctatus) Passerines (Passeriformes) Corvidae Hawaiian Crow (Corvus hawaiiensis) Emberizidae Cochabamba Mountain-finch (Poospiza garleppi) Estrildidae Gouldian Finch (Chloebia gouldiae) Cranes, rails, trumpeters (Gruiformes) Gruidae Whooping Crane (Grus americana) Crested Shelduck (Tadorna cristata) The crested shelduck is classified as a member of the order Anseriformes (Screamers and ducks) and is a member of the family Anatidae . It is classified as a critically endangered species due to an estimated population of less than 50 mature crested shelducks. The species may already be extinct - it is kept in the critically endangered category because of recent unconfirmed reports of sightings. If the species still exists, it can be found in eastern Asia.

28. Endangered Birds It is classified as aa critically endangered species due to an estimated populationof less than 50 mature individuals. The california condor can be found in http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/Vines/1460/text/bird.html

Endangered Birds [Home] [About this site] [Mammals] [Birds] ... [Links] Last updated: March 11, 1998 The following is a list of several endangered birds. They are all classified as endangered or critically endangered by the World Conservation Monitoring Centre , in Great Britain. To find out more about each animal, click on their name. Screamers and ducks (Anseriformes) Anatidae Crested Shelduck (Tadorna cristata) White-winged Duck (Cairina scutulata) Kingfishers, hornbills, and allies (Coraciiformes) Alcedinidae Marquesan Kingfisher (Todirhamphus godeffroyi) Rufous-lored Kingfisher (Todirhamphus winchelli) Eagles, hawks, and vultures (Falconiformes) Cathartidae California Condor (Gymnogyps californianus) Falconidae Mauritius Kestrel (Falco punctatus) Passerines (Passeriformes) Corvidae Hawaiian Crow (Corvus hawaiiensis) Emberizidae Cochabamba Mountain-finch (Poospiza garleppi) Estrildidae Gouldian Finch (Chloebia gouldiae) Parrots (Psittaciformes) Psittacidae Blue-bellied Parrot (Tridaria malachitacea) Cranes, rails, trumpeters (Gruiformes) Gruidae Whooping Crane (Grus americana) Crested Shelduck (Tadorna cristata) The crested shelduck is classified as a member of the order Anseriformes (Screamers and ducks) and is a member of the family Anatidae . It is classified as a critically endangered species due to an estimated population of less than 50 mature crested shelducks. The species can be found in eastern Asia. Back to top White-winged Duck (Cairina scutulata) The white-winged duck is classified as a member of the order Anseriformes (Screamers and ducks)

29. Endangered Species Report california condor. Videoson-Demand Postcards Plant Place MORE Panda Cam Photo Trek condor Ridge Flash The endangered Species Reports tells us why . http://www.sandiegozoo.org/special/abcnews/

30. San Diego Zoo Chats - Login Page With california condors being so endangered, how were the condors selectedfor exhibition at the Wild Animal Park's condor Ridge exhibit? http://www.sandiegozoo.org/special/chat/transcript_mace.html

San Diego Zoo The San Diego Wild Animal Park International Conservation E-Zoo ... Shopzoo SAN DIEGO ZOO CHATS Upcoming Events LIVE ONLINE CHAT MIKE MACE, BIRD CURATOR SUBJECT - CALIFORNIA CONDORS WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30, NOON (PACIFIC TIME) Read the transcript! This spring, the California condor breeding program will reach a milestone. Twenty-six condors that were hatched at the San Diego Wild Animal Park, Los Angeles Zoo and World Center for Birds of Prey in Boise, Idaho in 2001 will be released into the wilderness raising the current wild population from 50 to 76. Among the birds scheduled to be released is the 100th chick from the Wild Animal Park which was hatched last March. The numbers still indicate that California condors are critically endangered. Including the ones that live in zoological settings, only 183 exist today. That's one reason the upcoming releases in two California locations and one Arizona location are significant, says Michael Mace, curator of birds at the Wild Animal Park.

31. California Condor Conservation - Los Angeles Zoo institutions, and two populations in the wild. The california condorcan then be downlisted from endangered to Threatened status. http://www.lazoo.org/cfacts.htm

Condor Facts California Condor Gymnogyps califonianus Description Range and Habitat Feeding Breeding ... Condors and Humans Description Range and Habitat The condor's immediate former range was limited to the coastal ranges of Southern California, with nesting occurring primarily in the chaparral-covered mountains of the Los Padres National Forest and foraging in the grasslands of the San Joaquin Valley. Prior to the arrival of pioneers, the condor's range extended from British Columbia south through Baja California. During the Pleistocene Era, ending 10,000 years ago, the condor's range extended across the southern half of North America and along both the Atlantic and Pacific coasts, feeding on now-extinct animals such as giant sloths, primitive horses, and camels. Feeding The condor does not kill prey and feeds only on animals that are already dead, which it finds by sight and by following other scavengers. From the Pleistocene to the mid-19th century, bison, deer, pronghorn, as well as beached dead marine animals comprised most of the diet. Most recently, the condor's diet consisted largely of cattle and native deer, along with available smaller animals. A condor may eat up to 3-4 pounds at a time, holding the food in its distendible crop (an extension of the esophagus) and will not need to eat again for 3-4 days. Some of the other scavengers competing with condors for food have been turkey vultures, ravens, and golden eagles. In captivity condors are fed a varied diet including whole animals (primarily rodents), fish, and a ground meat product supplemented with vitamins and minerals. Each consumes about a pound of food daily. Parent birds regurgitate partially digested food for their young, while puppet-reared chicks are given chopped mice well moistened with water.

32. California Condor Conservation - Los Angeles Zoo 1967 First federal list of US endangered species; california condor included. 1971condor officially listed under california endangered Species Act. http://www.lazoo.org/ctime.htm

Timeline for California Condor Recovery Program The Pleistocene Period 10,000 years ago Range of California condors included coastal regions of North America from British Columbia to Baja California, east to Florida and north to New York. Father Antonio de la Ascensio became first European to see a California condor, in Baja California. Archibald Menzies collects the first California condor specimen in Monterey, Calif. Specimen still in the British Museum. Lewis and Clark reported sighting condors feeding near the Columbia River in present-day Washington state. Members of the expedition reportedly kill several for documentation purposes. Condor population restricted to Southern California, most likely due to shooting and poisoning. California condor shot in Los Angeles County; shooter fined $50. Apparently the only instance of condor killing leading to prosecution and conviction. Condor in the National Zoo, Washington, D.C., laid eggs which proved to be infertile. It appears that condors arranged as pairs at the time were all females. Sisquoc Condor Sanctuary (1,200 acres) established by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

33. StudyWorks! Online : Condor Chick Hatches In The Wild 159, No. 23 Hailing support from private partnerships, Interior SecretaryNorton announces discovery of endangered california condor eggs. http://www.studyworksonline.com/cda/content/article/0,,NAV4-43_SAR1113,00.shtml

StudyWorks News Science News Environmental News Archives of Environmental News ... Earth Observatory Condor Chick Hatches in the Wild California Condor. Photography by David Clendenen, courtesy of US Fish and Wildlife Service. A California condor chick has hatched in the wild for the first time since the enormous birds were reintroduced into their natural habitat. The baby bird hatched on June 22 from an egg that was laid in captivity in the Los Angeles Zoo but was transported to a family of reintroduced birds in Los Padres National Forest near Santa Barbara, California. The chick was aided by its new mother, who helped pry open the shell, spun the egg, and watched as the hatchling dropped out. She has been hovering over the chick and keeping it warm since its birth. This is the first condor birth in the wild since 1984. This is the first year that the released condors are of reproductive age. One egg was found in a nest in northern Arizona last March but was cracked. Currently 60 of the world's 161 California condors live outside of zoos. Condors became extinct in the wild when the remaining nine were removed into zoos in 1984. The release program was begun in 1992 when the bird populations had recovered sufficiently in captivity. The goal of the release program, a partnership between the federal government and several private organizations, is to have two separate populations, one in southern California and one in northern Arizona, each with about 150 birds, including 15 breeding pairs.

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35. Endangered Animal Template Back to the top The california condor's Endangerment They are endangeredbecause of shooting, trapping, and the collection of their eggs. http://www.sjcoe.net/Jefferson/JeffersonSchool/Endangered Animals/Rahul Sehgal's

36. LOCAL ASSISTANCE SOUGHT IN REVIEW OF CALIFORNIA CONDOR EXPERIMENT under a law predating the existing endangered Species Act Service biologists to begincollecting condor chicks and 1987, the last of the california condors were http://mountain-prairie.fws.gov/pressrel/01-49.htm

Southwest Region P.O. Box 1306 Albuquerque, NM 87103 October 23, 2001 Contact: Bruce Palmer, 805/644-1766 Lois Grunwald, 805/644-1766 Jeff Cilek, 280/362-3716 Frosty Taylor, 602/789-3223 Mike Small, LOCAL ASSISTANCE SOUGHT IN REVIEW OF CALIFORNIA CONDOR EXPERIMENT Phoenix, Ariz. – Land managers and condor biologists will hold open houses in Arizona and Utah next month to seek public input on an ongoing program to reintroduce California condors to the canyon lands and high plateaus of northern Arizona and southern Utah. The first open house will be on Thursday, November 1, 2001, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Shilo Inn, 296 West 100 North in Kanab, Utah. The second open house will be on Monday, November 5, from 7 to 9.m. at the Arizona Game and Fish Department Office, 3500 South Lake Mary Road in Flagstaff, Arizona. The open houses will include presentations and group discussions on various aspects of the condor recovery in northern Arizona. Comments must be submitted by November 23, 2001, to: California Condor Recovery Program Coordinator; Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office; 2494 Portola Road, Suite B; Ventura, CA 93003; or by e-mail to fw1azcondor@r1.fws.gov

37. The Bird Site: Endangered Species SUBJECTS Science and Language Arts. GRADES 4 8. LENGTH Series. Background Manyanimals, including the california condor are on the endangered species list. http://www.nhm.org/birds/guide/classroom/endangered.html

Endangered Species SUMMARY: Learn more about the efforts to save the California Condor and write a report about another endangered species and the efforts being made to save it. This lesson is part of a series. Select this text to learn more about the series and how to extend its usefulness. OBJECTIVES: Become aware of the problems endangered species face. SUBJECTS: Science and Language Arts GRADES: LENGTH: Series Background: Many animals, including the California Condor are on the endangered species list. Efforts are being made to increase the populations of these animals and to protect their habitats from further encroachment. But there is still a lot that needs to be done. Back in 1987 all California Condors were captured from the wild and brought into captivity at the LA Zoo and San Diego Wild Animal Park. They were part of a captive breeding program that would release their offspring back into the wilderness. Since the first release in 1991 there has been an increase in condor populations, yet the offspring that have been released are still very vulnerable to environmental poisons and other hazards. Materials: Endangered species list, paper, and pencil. You can get endangered species lists on-line at

38. An Introduction To The California Condor (Gymnogyps Californianus) :: Green Natu Recognizing the california condor's perilous state, the US Fish and WildlifeService listed the bird as an endangered species in 1967 (under a law that http://greennature.com/article175.html

@import url("themes/PostNuke/style/style.css"); Green Nature Apr 04, 2003 - 07:03 AM Home Login Nature Photography Travel Search Web Search Site Index Outdoor Recreation AIR Acid Rain Air Pollution Climate Change Ozone Depletion ... Whales Energy Issues Automobiles Biomass Hydropower Nuclear Power ... Wind Global Africa China Europe General ... Recycling Land Forestry GM Foods Mountains National Parks ... Organic Farming Water Coastal/Oceans Fresh Water Rivers Poll Should the U.S. Go To War Against Iraq? Yes, unilaterally if necessary Yes, if the UN Security Council Agrees No Results Polls Votes: Comments: An Introduction to the California Condor (Gymnogyps californianus) Archaeological evidence indicates that condors have been revered by western Native Americans for thousands of years and played a major role in their legends and rituals. Condors were considered sacred and capable of providing communication with the supernatural world as well as supernatural powers. Related Resources 3 Baby Condors Die Wild Condor Hatches Birds Home In more recent times, the California condor has become the subject of an intense and sometimes controversial effort to save the species from extinction. Faced with rapidly declining numbers, scientists began collecting wild-laid eggs and capturing free-flying birds to breed them in captivity with the goal of eventually restoring the condor to its rightful place in the California skies. California condors are the largest birds in North America. They may weigh up to 25 pounds and have wingspans of 9 1/2 feet. California condors have bare heads and necks, dull gray-black feathers, and blunt claws. They have a triangle-shaped patch of white, visible only when airborne, that adorns the underside of their wings.

39. The Last Remaining California Condor Chick Dies :: Green Nature :: have soared over mountainous areas of california since prehistoric condor numbersdeclined in part due to loss condors were listed as an endangered species in http://greennature.com/article1857.html

@import url("themes/PostNuke/style/style.css"); Green Nature Apr 04, 2003 - 07:03 AM Home Login Nature Photography Travel Search Web Search Site Index Outdoor Recreation AIR Acid Rain Air Pollution Climate Change Ozone Depletion ... Whales Energy Issues Automobiles Biomass Hydropower Nuclear Power ... Wind Global Africa China Europe General ... Recycling Land Forestry GM Foods Mountains National Parks ... Organic Farming Water Coastal/Oceans Fresh Water Rivers Poll Should the U.S. Go To War Against Iraq? Yes, unilaterally if necessary Yes, if the UN Security Council Agrees No Results Polls Votes: Comments: The Last Remaining California Condor Chick Dies The last of the three California condor chicks to be laid and hatched in the wild since 1984 has been found dead in its nest cave in the Los Padres National Forest near Fillmore, California on October 21. Related Resources Condor Intro Wild Condor Hatches Birds Home The cause of death is yet to be determined. The first chick hatched May 11 was found dead October 4, the second chick hatched April 11 was found dead in its cave on October 13. The latest chick found dead was hatched April 28. After the first two chicks were found dead biologists concentrated their efforts on getting a visual of the last remaining chick, who they had only seen a handful of times due to the remote location of the nest cave. Dr. Allan Mee of the Zoological Society of San Diego, who has been monitoring condor nesting behaviors since January, discovered the latest death as well as the second.

40. Conservation Of The California Condor but the condor case illuminates the importance of prominent endangered organismsin the most important point to be made about the california condor is one of http://www.stanfordalumni.org/birdsite/text/essays/Conservation_Condor.html

Conservation of the California Condor T By World War II breeding condors were limited to California's southern Sierra Nevada, the Coast Range behind Santa Barbara, and the east-west ranges (Tehachapi Mountains) that connect the two across the southern end of the San Joaquin Valley. Considerably more than sixty birds were alive then. Since that time, the population has gradually declined. The causes of the condor's plight are several: shooting by hunters, poisoning with bait intended for coyotes, contamination of their food with DDT, other pesticides and lead, egg collecting by unscrupulous oologists, general harassment, food scarcity (mammoths and camels no longer exist in California and numbers of domestic stock are declining), and habitat destruction. The question of how to save the condors has been strongly debated in the conservation community. A distinguished panel set up jointly by the National Audubon Society and the American Ornithologists' Union despaired of being able to save the species in the wild. The panel was convinced that irresponsible hunters would continue to shoot the condors, that the birds could not be protected from pesticide contamination, and that their habitat would continue to shrink and deteriorate. To learn more of their biology, the panel recommended initiation of a "hands-on" conservation program, including capturing of most remaining adults, keeping them captive long enough to determine their sex (by means of a simple surgical procedure), and placing radio transmitters on them, before releasing them.

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