Behold Andean condors soaring among mountaintops of the Andes, a chain that stretches the entire length of South America
A brief introduction to the Andes Mountains and the Andean condor.
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NARRATOR: The Andes, a mountain system of giants with many peaks surpassing an elevation of 6,100 meters, extend from north to south the entire length of the South American continent.
The Andean condor, one of the largest flying birds in the world, ranges from the Pacific coast to the high Andes and breeds at altitudes above 3,000 meters.
The Andean condor, one of the largest flying birds in the world, ranges from the Pacific coast to the high Andes and breeds at altitudes above 3,000 meters.
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