Andean Condors in landfills: complex balance of positive and negative effects (IMAGE)

Raptor Research Foundation

Andean Condors in landfills: complex balance of positive and negative effects

Caption

Waste disposals, despite their apparent positive effect as a food subsidy, can have detrimental effects due to condors’ consumption of potentially dangerous compounds.

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Eduardo Pavez

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