1. By Devon

2. * The length of the California Condor is 3 ½ to 4 ½ feet. * The wingspan is about 9 feet. * The California Condor weighs 17 to 25 pounds. * The color is white to black or reddish purple.

3. * California Condors can live up to 45 to 80 years. * California Condors live an average of 60 years.

4. * California Condors are carnivores. * California Condors eat animal carcasses, deer, sheep, rodents, and rabbits.

5. * There was 22 California Condors several years ago. * Now there are 279 California Condors.

6. * You can find California Condors from Canada to Mexico.

7. * The California Condor’s beak helps the condor eat. * The California Condor’s eyes help the condor see food. * The California Condor’s wings help the condor fly to get food.

8. * Did you know the California Condor is featured on the 2005 California State quarter? * Condors can soar to heights of 15,000 feet.

9. * The California Condor is endangered by people shooting it and by people pouring oil into their habitats.

10. * Defenders of the Wild. 2012. * www.defenders.org www.defenders.org