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Africa's wildlife threatened by widespread illegal use of pesticides and lack of regulation and enforcement
BOISE, Idaho – Chemicals that are used to poison and kill animals in Africa are cheap, easy to obtain, silent, and so effective that populations of many species, particularly vultures, are in a steep and...
New season begins today for streaming video of American Kestrel nest box at World Center for Birds of Prey
BOISE, Idaho –The daily life of a wild pair of American Kestrels is on view via a webcam, which began streaming the 2014 season today. The falcons have settled in a nest box at the World Center for Birds...
Young Andean Condor released last year with satellite transmitter in Ecuador is found shot and killed
BOISE, Idaho – Authorities in Ecuador are investigating the death of a young Andean Condor that had been rescued and released to the wild last summer wearing a satellite transmitter to track his movements...
First condor eggs of season hatch in captive breeding program at The Peregrine Fund's World Center for Birds of Prey
BOISE, Idaho – The first California Condor chicks of the season began hatching this week at the World Center for Birds of Prey, home to the world’s largest captive flock. The first one Tuesday was followed...
Boise Army veteran volunteers for The Peregrine Fund's condor breeding operation with support of The Mission Continues Fellowship Program
BOISE, Idaho – Toby Mogavero wasn’t sure what direction his life would take before enlisting in the U.S. Army. Now, with his military service behind him, he is well on his way to his dream job of...
Idaho premiere of documentary features efforts to conserve endangered California Condors
BOISE, Idaho – The Idaho premiere of “The Condor’s Shadow” will be screened at two showings on Saturday, April 19, at The Egyptian Theatre in downtown Boise.
When: 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, April 19
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New season begins for streaming video at Peregrine Falcon next box in downtown Boise
BOISE, Idaho –The daily life of a wild Peregrine Falcon family in downtown Boise is once again on view via a webcam now in its sixth season
http://peregrinefund.org/webcam-peregrine
The female laid her...
Decreased lead levels in California Condors this year leaves program officials cautiously optimistic
BOISE, Idaho – Annual trapping and testing of endangered California Condors from the Arizona and Utah flock this season revealed a substantial decrease in the percentage of birds with toxic blood-lead...
Special days and reduced admission set for homeschooled students to learn about birds of prey, March 12 and April 29
BOISE, Idaho – The Peregrine Fund’s World Center for Birds of Prey is reserving two special days with reduced admission prices for homeschooled students ‒ Wednesday, March 12, and Tuesday, April 29 ‒ to...
Enjoy spring break with admission discount and specific activities for kids, March 25-30
BOISE, Idaho – A discounted admission price and special activities for children make The Peregrine Fund’s World Center for Birds of Prey a great spring break destination.
The daily admission price will be...
