The last California Condor was captured in 1987, when only 27 of the birds remained on earth. The condor's population had plummeted not only due to development but by being shot, having their eggs stolen, being electrocuted by power lines and poisoned. In the years since, the birds have been bred in captivity and have slowly and steadily recovered. With no condors left in the wild, scientists not only had to breed the birds, they had to teach them how to be condors before being released. Today, the California Condor's population is above 300, the result of a massive multi-agency effort organized by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. 

 

 Dr. Wallace is a wildlife scientist at the San Diego Zoo. He coordinates the California Condor Recovery Program that manages and has reintroduced the endangered California condor to Baja California. He is also condor recovery team leader for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Dr. Wallace is a Maine native. He received his bachelor’s degree in wildlife science from Unity College, Maine and his masters and doctorate degrees in wildlife ecology from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. He has participated in numerous field research projects throughout North and South America and has extensive experience in techniques for wildlife capture, marking, and census. 

 

This program has been arranged very quickly in order to take advantage of Dr. Wallace being in the state of Maine. Dr. Wallace has a fabulous story to tell. Not only was he there throughout the California Condor recovery, but he has lead the entire reintroduction in Baja California. His program is spell binding, his pictures fabulous, and his story second to none. Everyone is strongly encouraged not to miss this opportunity to hear the full story of success.

 

Carnegie Science Building is on Campus Ave., Lewiston. Parking is along either side of Campus Ave. or on adjacent side streets. Doors will open by 6:30. Questions may be directed to Stan DeOrsey, jsmd@att.net, phone 933-2266.