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In a year of trials and tribulations, many of us could identify with Iniko (1031), the condor chick that delighted viewers on our webcam, powered by explore.org. After all, her name means “born during troubled times” and was suggested by camera viewers. Sure, 2020 started off fine for Iniko (1031), snug in her redwood cavity under the care of the most prominent pair in the population. But the good times would not last.
The Dolan Wildfire swept through one August night, taking the life of her father, Kingpin (167), and nine other free-flying condors. The flames were hot for Iniko (1031) as well, but she managed to survive in her cavernous nest. As Redwood Queen (190) rose to the task of being a single parent, a new challenge emerged. An unmated male condor, Ninja (729), attacked the nest, possibly seeing an opportunity to claim a vacant territory. Iniko (1031) was force-fledged from the nest during the scuffle.
Redwood Queen (190) fought off the intruder, but Iniko (1031)’s prospects seemed dim huddled there on the ground with only one parent. Our concern grew as time passed and the chick remained vulnerable, even showing a slight limp. The field crew moved in on October 19th and rescued Iniko (1031), hiking her carefully out of the canyon and transporting her to Los Angeles Zoo for treatment and care. Iniko (1031) was re-released to the wild on December 4, 2021. Iniko (1031)'s story serves as a reminder that we, too, can make it through troubled times.
The Dolan Wildfire swept through one August night, taking the life of her father, Kingpin (167), and nine other free-flying condors. The flames were hot for Iniko (1031) as well, but she managed to survive in her cavernous nest. As Redwood Queen (190) rose to the task of being a single parent, a new challenge emerged. An unmated male condor, Ninja (729), attacked the nest, possibly seeing an opportunity to claim a vacant territory. Iniko (1031) was force-fledged from the nest during the scuffle.
Redwood Queen (190) fought off the intruder, but Iniko (1031)’s prospects seemed dim huddled there on the ground with only one parent. Our concern grew as time passed and the chick remained vulnerable, even showing a slight limp. The field crew moved in on October 19th and rescued Iniko (1031), hiking her carefully out of the canyon and transporting her to Los Angeles Zoo for treatment and care. Iniko (1031) was re-released to the wild on December 4, 2021. Iniko (1031)'s story serves as a reminder that we, too, can make it through troubled times.
Iniko and mother, Redwood Queen reunite! Iniko's Homecoming Video and Zoom-Chat Release
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