California Condors pass biggest survival test

Scientists amazed at pampered species' instincts in wildfire; 2 birds lost

BIG SUR, Calif. - As wildfire whipped toward a remote sanctuary of the endangered California condor last month, the rare birds got their biggest test in survival after years of pampering by biologists: They had to live completely on their own.

Forced away by flames, their scientist handlers could only hope the birds' animal instincts would kick in. To their delight, they did.

The birds found fresh air, and food: a beached whale and decaying California sea lion at the edge of Big Sur's cliffs. After the blaze swept through the area, many even returned home. [LINK: Read full story...]

hey!!! You're talking about my back yard!!! It tickled me to no end to see the Condors made it threw the fire. Even if it is still burning.

Thats awesome!