Animals

Today, the California condor is regarded as one of the rarest birds in the world. As a result of the continued downward spiral of the condor population, one of the longest wildlife recovery efforts ever attempted began. The California condor was placed on the federal endangered species list in 1967. 

Pinyon Jay populations have been in steep decline for over 50 years due to long term drought, climate change, and habitat conversion. Today, scientists are trying to determine how our habitat restoration and management in the southwestern United States should be adjusted to support and conserve Pinyon Jays.