10K views · 395 reactions | Andean condor Andy. D "having a ball" in his habitat recently! Did you know—Andean condors are the only birds species at Denver Zoo with a well-developed sense of smell. Pictured here: Andy D. is 27-years-old and weighs 30 pounds, which is 22 pounds more than our bald eagles! #WednesdayWisdom | Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance | Facebook

An Andean condor was released back to the wild in the mountains of Bolivia, September 1, 2022, after it was nursed back to health. The 6-year-old male condor had been in treatment for two weeks because of food poisoning. The animal was found in poor condition by a local resident and was turned over to the Agroflori Bio Park for rehabilitation. Authorities equipped the condor with a GPS device to track its movements. Conservationists have been working to improve the numbers of the Andean condor,