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Our consultation response to ECHA towards restricting the use of lead ammunition for the sake of vultures, nature and people!
Last week, the VCF has submitted a consultation response on the Annex …
WATCH – Anti-Poisoning Dog Units: how working dogs help combat illegal wildlife poisoning
The illegal use of poison baits to target animals is the most …
Following Egyptian Vulture Sara’s GPS movements for 6 years – fourth migration from Italy to Niger a success
We have been closely following Egyptian Vulture Sara’s movements and behaviour in …
Join us for the Annual Bearded Vulture Meeting 2021 and the Final LIFE GypConnect Seminar
Last year, we had to cancel our much-awaited Annual Bearded Vulture Meeting …
Most recent Bearded Vulture GPS movements of 60 individuals across seven important European regions (August 2021)
The International Bearded Vulture Monitoring Network (IBM) monitors Bearded Vultures across seven different regions …
International Observation Days: Volunteers needed to help monitor the European Bearded Vulture population on Saturday 2 October 2021
The International Observation Days (IOD) for Bearded Vultures will take place in …
The only Bearded Vulture in Álava (Spain) dies
In early September, the only Bearded Vulture in Álava, Spain, needed rescuing …
In 2021 we released 24 Bearded Vultures in Europe as part of reintroduction and restocking projects
In the late 20th Century, Bearded Vultures in Europe were on the brink of …
Juvenile Egyptian Vulture migrating to Africa disappears above Malta, likely shot
Two days ago, a juvenile Egyptian Vulture named Isabel disappeared while flying above Malta. …
Egyptian Vultures in Italy: Captive breeding and release season a success
The endangered Egyptian Vultures in Italy are better off thanks to ongoing …
BalkanDetoxLIFE: Tackling the problem of animal poisoning in Serbia
Engaging with relevant stakeholders about the problem of animal poisoning in Serbia …
Bearded Vultures in the Alps break their record once again, producing the highest-ever known number of fledglings
Bearded Vultures in the Alps have been extra busy this breeding season. …
Second vulture-safe veterinary anti-inflammatory drug identified!
In 2003, scientists discovered that veterinary Diclofenac, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) …
Cinereous Vulture died from plastic ingestion overdose
We all know that plastic can be deadly for wildlife, causing detrimental …
The Egyptian Vulture autumn migration has already started!
The Egyptian Vulture autumn migration has already begun! Several of our GPS-tagged Egyptian …
Vultures are spectacular. Here are 9 fascinating vulture facts that prove it
Even though a lot of people have a negative perception of vultures, …
Electrocuted Griffon Vulture causes wildfire in Spain: dangerous pylons are a real problem for wildlife
Another Griffon Vulture (Gyps fulvus) died because of electrocution on a power line near Alburquerque, …
Birds of prey and vultures in France continue being illegally shot
According to reports by our partners at LPO (Ligue pour la Protection des …
Five ways you can help vultures next Saturday on International Vulture Awareness Day
Although we at the Vulture Conservation Foundation (VCF) strive to help vultures …
From captivity to the wild: the reintroduction story of Bearded Vulture Pradines
The Grands Causses Regional Natural Park in France has a new inhabitant! …
