PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — In a win for a critically endangered species, seven California condor chicks have hatched this past week at the Oregon Zoo conservation center.
Since late January, the zoo says the condors at their Jonsson Center for Wildlife Conservation in Clackamas County have been laying the groundwork for the species’ recovery, and more eggs are expected to hatch soon.
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“Things are looking great for the season so far,” said Nicole LaGreco, who oversees the zoo’s condor recovery efforts. “All seven chicks are eating and sleeping well in their nests. They’re tiny now, but they’re already growing quickly and learning from their parents.”
The zoo notes the chicks will stay with their parents for at least 8 months before they move to pre-release pens, then join free-flying condors in the wild…