California Condor
The California condor is one of the longest living birds, reaching up to 60 years! However because of poaching, lead poisoning and habitat destruction, their population might not live for another 60 years. In 1987, all surviving birds were captured – 27 of them – and put into a conservation program which has successfully raised the number of birds to 446 which live both in the wild and in captivity.
California Condor
Brown Spider Monkey
80% of the brown spider monkey’s population has decreased and is among “The World’s 25 Most Endangered Primates”. Interestingly enough, they are thought to be able to live for up to ten years longer in secure captivity, like as part of the “International Species Information System” where about 60 monkeys live in high-care zoos.
Brown Spider Monkey
