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Condors Are Making A Comeback, But Still Face Threats

(Photo by Lynn Chamberlain, Utah Division of Wildlife Resources)

California Condors have been considered an endangered species for nearly 50 years. Conservationists say their numbers have been increasing, although the birds still face dangers from lead poisoning, mainly from eating prey that was killed by lead bullets.

Flagstaff-based Wildlife Photographer John Sherman has a portfolio of his images of condors in the August edition of Arizona Highways Magazine.

Condors are making a comeback, but how much of one? To find out, we turn to Chris Parish, the Condor Program Coordinator for the Peregrine Fund.

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Mark Brodie is a co-host of The Show, KJZZ’s locally produced news magazine. Since starting at KJZZ in 2002, Brodie has been a host, reporter and producer, including several years covering the Arizona Legislature, based at the Capitol.