History:

• Kashyyyk was scheduled to depart to another zoo, but it was postponed. Unsure of current plans for him.

More Information:

• Thought to be the most powerful vulture in Africa

• IUCN: Endangered

• 37-45 in. tall

• 8.2-9.5 ft wingspan

• 9.7-20.7 lbs.

• Can eat up to 51 oz of food in one meal

• Largely a scavenging bird, they also hunt small mammals, reptiels, fish, and even birds - including baby flamingos.

• Strong, sharp beak which allows it to more easily break into the tough skin of dead animals.

• Often dominant over other vulture species at a large carcass.