THE CONDOR.

Tur Condor is the largest bird that
flies. Its favorite residence is the great
chain of the lofty Andes mountains of
South America, and they are sometimes
seen among the mountains of Mexico.
At the immense height of nearly six
miles, the Condor is seen through the air,
watchfully surveying the vast region be-
low, in quest of its accustomed prey. When
impelled by hunger, it descends to the
plains, and will often attack large beasts.
Sometimes, two Condors will make a joint
attack upon a deer, and follow and wound
it until it falls, when these birds will

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