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FLYING WITH CONDORS

The condor is a master of flight with a wingspan of up to 4 yards. The largest bird capable of becoming airborne, it majestically soars high above the snow-covered Andes, 1,500 feet above sea level. To this day, the bird remains one of the world's most mysterious. Watch in stunning HD as Judy Leden, female world champion hang-glider, attempts to climb into the air alongside these gigantic birds and further tell the story of the condors.


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FLYING WITH CONDORS
Condors have magnificent flying skills.

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A CONDOR CHICK
Condor chicks spend the majority of their days without parental supervision

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A DANGEROUS FALL
Flying with condors can hazardous to your health.

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