THE CONDOR

which is the largest of the vultures. ‘Condors,’ says
Mr. Whymper, ‘ were very numerous upon the lower
slopes of Antisana. A score or more continually

      
  
 
    
 
    
   

  
   

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THE GRIFFON VULTURE

hovered over the pastures, keeping ordinarily about

1,500 feet from the ground—an elevation which they
have no doubt learned by experience is sufficient for

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