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Fascinating vulture facts

Vultures are spectacular. Here are 9 fascinating vulture facts that prove it

Even though a lot of people have a negative perception of vultures, ...
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mass poisoning griffon vultures israel

Poisoned! Mass mortality event of Griffon Vultures in Israel causes significant blow to vulnerable population

Another poisoning incident created a mass mortality event once again, killing numerous ...
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link card - draft programme of the Annual Bearded Vulture Meeting 2021

Announcing the draft programme of the Annual Bearded Vulture Meeting 2021 and the Final LIFE GypConnect Seminar

We are thrilled to announce the draft programme of the Annual Bearded ...
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INFOGRAPHIC: Vultures and Sanitary Regulations in the European Union

In the wake of the mad-cow disease crisis in the early 2000s, ...
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Minimising the risk of electrocution for Griffon Vultures in Sardinia

Minimising the risk of electrocution for Griffon Vultures in Sardinia

Every year, many vultures across Europe and the world die as a ...
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Cinereous Vulture poisoned

Extremely rare Cinereous Vulture poisoned to death in Bulgaria

Once again, a serious wildlife crime caused the death of a highly ...
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Lead Ammunition vultures

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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Annual Bearded Vulture Meeting and Final LIFE GypConnect Seminar link card

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 ...
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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 ...
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international observation days for bearded vultures

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 ...
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The only Bearded Vulture in Álava (Spain) dies

In early September, the only Bearded Vulture in Álava, Spain, needed rescuing ...
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Bearded Vultures in Europe

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 ...
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egyptian vulture shot malta

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. ...
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Egyptian Vultures in Italy: Captive breeding and release season a success

The endangered Egyptian Vultures in Italy are better off thanks to ongoing ...
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Tackling the problem of animal poisoning in hotspot areas and vulture colonies in Serbia

BalkanDetoxLIFE: Tackling the problem of animal poisoning in Serbia

Engaging with relevant stakeholders about the problem of animal poisoning in Serbia ...
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testing for vulture-safe veterinary NSAID

Second vulture-safe veterinary anti-inflammatory drug identified!

In 2003, scientists discovered that veterinary Diclofenac, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) ...
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Cinereous Vulture died from plastic ingestion overdose

Cinereous Vulture died from plastic ingestion overdose

We all know that plastic can be deadly for wildlife, causing detrimental ...
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Egyptian Vulture migration Alvor

The Egyptian Vulture autumn migration has already started!

The Egyptian Vulture autumn migration has already begun! Several of our GPS-tagged Egyptian ...
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