Oregon Zoo to release 3 California Condors into Wild

The Oregon Zoo will soon release 3 captive-born California Condors into the wild, the Oregonian reports.

The Californian Condor is one of the most endangered birds in the world. In the 1980's, only 23 condors remained in the world. Breeding in zoos has helped increase the population to nearly 300, with 144 birds remaining in the wild.

The birds will be released near the Grand Canyon at the border of Arizona and Utah.

A total of 4 birds have been released by the program established at the Oregon zoo.