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BalkanDetoxLIFE: Tackling the problem of animal poisoning in Serbia
Engaging with relevant stakeholders about the problem of animal poisoning in Serbia …
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 …
International Vulture Awareness Day 2021 is two weeks away
Join us on Saturday, 4 September to celebrate the International Vulture Awareness …
Research Review: Study provides new insight into the vocal repertoire of Griffon Vultures
Did we underestimate the complexity of the vocal repertoire of Griffon Vultures? …
Griffon Vultures return to a historic colony in Greece after 30 years!
Optimistic news — a historic Griffon Vulture colony in Greece that has …
The spread of misinformation as a new challenge for vulture conservation
Condors and vultures (hereafter “vultures”) are threatened necrophagous bird species relying on …
Wildlife Crime Academy: using CSI and forensic science to solve wildlife crimes across 9 countries
Let’s be honest: Death plays a significant part in wildlife conservation. Conservationists …
Cáceres Farmer receives a hefty penalty for intentionally poisoning sheep to kill vultures
Spanish authorities lead the way in the fight against wildlife crime once …
DEAD OR DYING: Nearly 100 vultures fall victim to suspected mass poisoning in Castilla y León (Spain)
An area in Castilla y León, Spain, became a death trap for …
LIFE RE-Vultures: Joint efforts successfully conserve vultures in the Eastern Rhodopes
Ιncreasing the Griffon Vulture population in the Eastern Rhodopes, restoring the red …
Research review: What are the economic benefits of avian scavenger-based tourism in Spain?
A recently published study demonstrates the benefits avian scavengers contribute to people and the need to …
Raptor interactions: Golden Eagle predates Griffon Vulture chick
During a field visit observing Griffon Vultures in Vercors (southwesternmost Alps), our …
Livestock breeders and conservationists increase safe food sources for three vulture species in the Meteora of the North
In the Kompsatos River Valley, the Thracian Meteora dominate the landscape from …
Research review: Understanding the links between landscape anthropization and stress in Griffon Vultures
How does landscape anthropization affect vulture populations? A recently published research article investigated this …
Vultures: allies in the ecosystem, with added financial benefits
Supporting vulture recovery, so they can act as nature’s ‘clean-up crew’, is …
Seven young Griffon Vultures of different backgrounds successfully freed into Croatia’s wild
After spending some time in a rescue centre, a total of seven …
Bulgaria’s Rhodope Mountains welcomed many Griffon Vulture chicks this year again
Years of conservation efforts in the Rhodopes Mountains in Bulgaria has resulted …
