Tag: 2023-05
EAZA Best Practice Guidelines for Cinereous Vulture
After extensive work coordinated by the Cinereous Vulture European Endangered Species Programme …
Goodbye, Winnie. One of the first Bearded Vultures released in the Alps died
A sad loss for the Bearded Vulture Captive Breeding Network (Bearded Vulture …
Captive-bred Bearded Vultures released in Berchtesgaden National Park in Germany: meet “Sisi” and “Nepomuk”
May 24, the European Day of Parks, was a special day in …
LIFE Aegypius Return: the first Cinereous Vulture chicks hatched, and one new nest was confirmed in Malcata Nature Reserve (Portugal)
Good news from the Cinereous Vulture colony (Aegypius monachus) in the Malcata …
Joining forces: The importance of academic and non-academic conservationists working together for vulture conservation
Academic and non-academic collaboration is key in addressing complex conservation challenges. The European …
LIFE GypAct: the first four captive-bred Bearded Vultures arrived in France
After the first releases of this breeding season in Andalusia, four young …
Tackling the threat of West Nile Virus within the Bearded Vulture Captive Breeding Network
The mosquito-transmitted West Nile Virus (WNV) poses a growing threat to captive …
Griffon Vulture repopulation initiative in South Sardinia gains momentum
In South Sardinia, the Griffon Vulture repopulation process has achieved a significant …
Banning lead ammunition in Portugal: Conference organised by the LIFE Aegypius Return project partners at the largest hunting fair in the country
Since February 2023, national authorities all over Europe have been working on …
Suspected mass poisoning claims lives of wolves and Griffon Vultures in the Central Apennines
A troubling incident unfolded in Cocullo, in the Central Apennines, raising concerns …
New breeding record in the Balkan Mountains helps to secure the future of Cinereous Vultures in Bulgaria
An encouraging record-breaking breeding season for the Cinereous Vulture (Aegypius monachus) in …
New BalkanDetox LIFE video vividly illustrates the vicious cycle of illegal wildlife poisoning
Illegal wildlife poisoning is a cruel and harmful practice. Despite being banned …
Collision with power line takes the life of a Spanish Griffon Vulture released in Cyprus
Collisions with power lines and electrocution are amongst the deadliest threats for …
European Vulture Conference 2023: Spain is a key player in vulture conservation and research
Spain is home to the largest and most diverse vulture populations in …
Necropsy unveils life and death of wild Bearded Vulture Mojo, killed by train in the Netherlands
Mojo, a female Bearded Vulture from the French Alps, made headlines when …
Protecting Griffon Vultures from electrocution in Croatia
Electrocution on power grid pylons is posing a particularly grave danger to …
The incredible journey of a Griffon Vulture from Spain to the Balkans and back
Vultures are known for their long-range dispersal habits, as they tend to …
The first Bearded Vulture releases in 2023
The first releases of Bearded Vultures into the wild in 2023 happened …