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Andean Condor (Vultur gryphus) - Andean Condors are massive - up to 33lbs with a 10ft wingspan and height of 4ft! - Because of their size, they prefer to glide on air currents rather than fly - The fleshy lump on male Andean Condors is called a caruncle - Andean Condors are the national animal of Colombia

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