Doris went from counting sheep to counting condors — the flock's up, the poison's down.
Andean condors: From fear to coexistence
In a Colombian village, Doris Torres, once a sheep farmer who saw Andean condors as threats, now leads grassroots conservation efforts that have helped the species recover locally. With Parque Jaime Duque Foundation's support, the community replaced poisoning with protection, transforming former enemies into guardians of the birds.
Source: Andean condors: From fear to coexistence — Mongabay Conservation
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