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Step 1
Encourage the use of nonlead ammunition, particularly in areas where condors are found. Lead poisoning causes death when condors accidentally ingest the lead hunting shots. Because condors feed on carrion, they can ingest lead from animals shot by hunters or from other animals ingesting this substance.
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Step 2
Visit and support wildlife parks and zoos working to save condors from extinction. The Los Angeles Zoo, San Diego Wild Animal Park and other refuges participate in breeding programs to reestablish birds into the wild, and research programs seek to understand more about the condor's habitats and behaviors.
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Step 3
Donate money to organizations working to save condors. These groups lobby legislators for funding and laws to protect condors. You can also participate in fund-raisers or other events designed to raise awareness about the bird.
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Step 4
Educate yourself and others about condors and the recovery programs. Bring children to events sponsored by the Ventana Wildlife Society and other organizations committed to saving the condor. Public education helps to ensure condors aren't mistakenly killed by hunters or landowners.
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Step 5
Volunteer for one of the condor organizations. You can help build pens for breeding programs, help release birds into the wild, do office work or assist with condor tracking. Each action contributes to the survival of condors in captivity and in the wild.
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Step 6
Participate in earth-friendly practices such as recycling, energy conservation and the proper disposal of toxic substances. Condors also face threats from human encroachment, so do what you can to minimize your effect on the environment. Keeping other animals free of toxins helps to protect condors that feed on these animals.
