Countdown to 2013: December 28

Countdown to 2013: December 28

Dec 28, 2012| by administrator

Andean Condor (Vultur gryphus)

- Andean Condors are massive - up to 33lbs with a 10ft wingspan and height of 4ft!

- Because of their size, they prefer to glide on air currents rather than fly

- The fleshy lump on male Andean Condors is called a caruncle

- Andean Condors are the national animal of Colombia