PEREGRINE FUND INC
5668 W Flying Hawk Lane, Boise, ID 83709 www.peregrinefund.org

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Organizations Filed Purposes: To conserve birds of prey worldwide.

To change the future for nature and humanity by conserving birds of prey worldwide.

California Condors remain critically endangered and The Peregrine Fund manages the largest captive population in the world. Only 22 individuals existed in 1982, but through captive breeding and production of condors in the wild, there are more than 500 in the world today, with more in the wild than in captivity. To date, we have released 210 condors, confirmed 40 wild-hatched young and with continued releases and close management, we are holding steady in overall restoration efforts and making annual progress. A milestone event occurred in Fall 2019 - the 1,000th chick was hatched, and it also became the first chick to successfully fledge from Zion National Park. Lead poisoning remains the principal mortality agent and lead-caused deaths continue at unsustainable rates. Movements and behavior of the flock of 96 condors in northern Arizona and southern Utah are daily monitored due to this ongoing threat. Management agencies in Arizona and Utah continue efforts to reduce lead available during respective big-game hunting seasons; more than 80% of deer hunters in each state hunting within the immediate range of the condor have taken action to reduce lead exposure. Additional sources of exposure have been discussed and are being addressed to eliminate lead as a threat and allow condors to reach long-term sustainable levels and be considered fully restored.

Madagascar is one of the world's highest conservation priorities due to the high diversity of endemic species that are found there, and because of the rapid rates of habitat loss. Protecting critical and unique habitat for threatened raptors and other biodiversity is an important component of this project. Madagascar boasts 310 bird species, 24 raptor species, 3 or more of which are endangered; two had not been seen for more than 60 years until we rediscovered them in 1993 and 1994. Using a conservation approach that involves and empowers the local populations has been a hallmark of this project from the start resulting in the establishment of four Nationally Protected Areas (nearly half a million acres), 11 local community associations, more than 215,000 saplings planted to restore forests, and most importantly, assisted in developing a conservation culture that offers long-term sustainable solutions. This includes supporting the training of Malagasy students (4 doctoral and 8 master's degrees have been earned to date).

The Education Program based at the World Center for Birds of Prey in Boise, Idaho is designed to engage and inspire people and highlight how people as conscientious stewards can have a positive impact. Birds of prey are excellent early indicators of ecosystem health and their ability to survive in the wild is directly correlated with decisions made by humans. In 2019, more than 64,000 people were reached through on- and off-site visits and experiences. Dynamic programming throughout the year was offered to audiences: Family Field Trip Weekends, Scout Days, Homeschool Days, internship programs, public lecture series, art workshops, habitat restoration work parties, International Museum Day festival, and Fall Flights, along with visits to libraries and schools. Through school-endorsed visits that include free admission to students and teachers provided tailored science-based curriculum to more than 4,600 individuals; almost half of the school visits are from Title 1 qualifying schools. Our goal is that after a visit to the World Center or a guest appearance from one of our avian ambassadors, people are inspired to take action.

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