In 1987, condors were on the brink of extinction. There were only 22 of them left in California. Scientists captured those 22 birds and created a successful breeding program that has saved the species. The only problem is that the offspring are raised in captivity by zookeepers and scientists using hand puppets, and that has created a generation of socially inept condors.
Stupid Condors
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Credits
Guest:
Lizzie Wade - Aeon Magazine -
@lizzie_wade
Host:
Madeleine Brand
Producers:
Andrew Walsh,
Christian Bordal,
Matt Holzman,
Jolie Myers,
Anna Scott