Ventana Wildlife Society Iniko the Condor chick who survived the Dolan Fire was recently be rescued due to an apparent injury. Iniko was relocated to the LA Zoo for rehab - best wishes for a full recovery and eventual reunion on the Central Coast with his mom Redwood Queen. ... See more
#Iniko Many of you have watched the incredible story of Iniko, the baby condor who survived the Dolan Wildfire but lost his father, 167 Kingpin. In his absence, a territorial male harassed Iniko out of the nest while the mother 190 Redwood Queen protected Iniko. The Ventana Field Crew was concerned for Iniko due to an apparent leg injury and spending the night on the ground, which is a vulnerable position for a young condor. On Monday morning, Joe Burnett, Darren Gross, Evan McWreath, and Stephanie Herrera carried out this exhausting rescue of Iniko and was then taken to the Los Angeles Zoo for treatment. While we have a heavy heart for Redwood Queen, we had to protect Iniko and give him or her a chance at life in the wild again next year. ... See more