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Rachel (1042) is nicknamed after scientist, conservationist and author, Rachel Carson. As the gentle and playful soul of the cohort, it felt appropriate to name this condor after a someone described as gentle and compassionate. Rachel (1042) would gleefully play with any feather or bone she found when she was in the pen and loved allopreening her fellow condors. Even in the instances where she displaced another condor, she immediately "apologized" with cuddles and allopreens.
 
Now that she’s joined the wild flock, Rachel (1042) still spends most of her time socializing with the other female condors of her cohort and is most often seen with Dian (1011). She remains true to her gentle nature and enjoys hanging out with her condor friends near Pinnacles National Park.
 
About the conservationist: Rachel Carson is best known for writing Silent Spring, a book that sparked a national conversation about the harmful impacts of synthetic pesticides, eventually leading to a nationwide ban on DDT and other chemicals. Silent Spring is an example of engaging scientific writing for the public that inspired appreciation of the natural world while emphasizing our responsibility to understand our impacts. 
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      • Condor Canyon
      • Giants of Big Sur: California Condor Stories
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      • Short Videos
  • Education
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