Vultures are often misunderstood and seen as intimidating or even ‘dirty’ because they feed on dead animals and carcasses. But, did you know these massive birds play an important role in ...
Rüppell’s vultures (Gyps rueppelli) feeding in Serengeti National Park. Playing the role of scavengers, vulture are vital cleaners of ecosystems. Studies show the ecosystem and health benefits ...
Despite global research on vulture abundance and habitat preferences, data from West Africa remain limited. This study examines the abundance of four vulture species, focusing on their seasonal ...
The Bearded Vulture is a unique variety of bird, renowned for its unusual diet. Most vultures feed on soft tissue from dead animals, but this species feeds on bones! They have a great wingspan of ...
To investigate the prevalence of vulture exposure to eight different types of rodenticides, a team of researchers led by Drs. Peter Bloom, Miguel D. Saggese, and Andrea Bonisoli-Alquati trapped 27 ...