In many parts 
                                    of its native range the Andean Condor is 
                                    extremely rare, or has already become extinct. 
                                    Without proper protection the rest of these 
                                    large birds of prey have a dim future. Unfortunately, 
                                    South American legislation is rarely enforced 
                                    and would probably have no impact on the 
                                    reduction in bird numbers. 
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