Andean condors are massive birds, among the largest in the world that are able to fly. Because they are so heavy (up to 33 pounds), even their enormous 10-foot wingspan needs some help to keep ...

The Andean condor is a master of the skies, boasting a wingspan that can exceed 10 feet making it one of the largest birds of prey on the planet. Its distinctive black plumage contrasts sharply ...

1. The bald neck and bare heads of vultures keep their feathers from sticking to blood while eating corpses. 2. During hot days, vultures engage in a process called urohydrosis. They urinate on their ...