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Hunter2Hunter: non-lead ammunitions in Kvarner Islands

Lead poisoning is one of the leading causes of death among vultures ...
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Growing up with vultures: how education is powering conservation in Croatia

Education is one of the pillars of conservation, especially for vultures species ...
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From persecution to protection: Restoring Griffon Vulture populations

Imagine a world where nature’s cleanup crew disappears. Carcasses are left to ...
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Another vulture lost to electrocution in Cyprus

Electrocution from power lines continues to pose a significant threat to the ...
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Cinereous Vultures and Griffon Vultures © Pilar Oliva

Unveiling European vulture survival across a continent 

The SURVIVALIST project aims to quantify the survival of three of four ...
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Good news for Griffon Vultures in Bulgaria 

Exciting developments are taking place for the Griffon Vultures (Gyps fulvus) in ...
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Cyprus welcomes 15 Griffon Vultures from Spain to help struggling population

The Critically Endangered Griffon Vulture (Gyps fulvus) population in Cyprus needs a ...
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The Griffon Vultures of Sardinia and their precious yet overlooked ecosystem services 

In the heart of the Mediterranean, Griffon Vultures are more than just ...
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Year of impact: Our contribution to vulture conservation in 2024 

As 2024 draws to a close, we take a moment to celebrate ...
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Are the European wintering populations of Griffon Vultures increasing in the south of Spain?

A survey conducted in Andalusia (southern Spain) indicates that the wintering presence ...
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Sardinia Griffon Vultures population welcomes 30 new individuals

In a remarkable international effort, 30 young Griffon Vultures recently arrived in ...
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The most participated census in the history of ornithology in Sardinia

Almost one hundred volunteers divided in 26 teams covered a large part ...
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Explore global insights in vulture conservation: Watch the European Vulture Conference 2023 recordings

A year ago, the city of Cáceres in Spain became the heart ...
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Bulgaria takes step forward in combating wildlife crime with national police training course 

Bulgaria has demonstrated a strong commitment to conservation by organising a national ...
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Griffon Vulture in Sardinia © LIFE Safe for Vultures

Celebrating 50 years of Vultures conservation in Sardinia 

Saturday 26 October the LIFE Safe for Vultures Project in Sardinia celebrated ...
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The four species of vultures that occur in Portugal (Griffon Vulture, Cinereous Vulture, Bearded Vulture and Egyptian Vulture). ©VCF 

Vultures: pop culture icons or the curse of bad PR?

From politics to memes and literature, vultures are all the rage – ...
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Balancing Energy Production and Vulture Conservation 

As we transition towards renewable energy solutions, due to the climate crisis, ...
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10 young griffon vultures on a perch in the acclimatisation aviary in Cea Romana (Sardinia)

22 Griffon Vultures released in southern Sardinia – LIFE Safe for Vultures

22 Griffon Vultures were recently released from the acclimatisation aviary in Cea ...
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Wind farm developments in Thrace threaten iconic vulture species

A recent scientific study conducted by the University of Ioannina in collaboration ...
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The (mis)adventures of Grif, the young Griffon Vulture mascot of LIFE SUPport 

The young Griffon Vulture Grif, hatched in the Kvarner island of Plavnik ...
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