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It is impossible to prove that an animal was poisoned in Bosnia and Herzegovina as there is no toxicological analysis
In Bosnia and Herzegovina, it is impossible to prove that an animal ...
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Vulture Conservation Foundation’s position on the proposal to legalize poison bait use in Bulgaria’s nature
The Bulgarian Council of Ministers might approve amendments in the Hunting and ...
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Book: A Vulture Landscape — Twelve Months in Extremadura
Through storytelling and beautiful imagery, Ian Parsons, the author of “A Vulture ...
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First study on the conservation status of vultures and raptors in Morocco reveals mortality hotspots
The report from the first national census campaign of Morocco’s daytime rupicolous raptors ...
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The Ambassador of Spain in Bulgaria visited the Green Balkans as part of the Vultures Back to LIFE project
The Ambassador of Spain in Bulgaria recently visited the Green Balkans Wildlife ...
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Griffon Vulture in Cyprus crashes with a car — the bird’s fate remains a mystery
A few days ago a Griffon Vulture collided with the windshield of ...
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Upcoming Virtual Vulture Trivia Quizzes — for adults and families
We invite all nature and vulture fans to join us to test ...
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Vulture watching: Tarifa during bird migration – the European region where you might see six vulture species!
Europe is home to four native vulture species – Bearded, Cinereous, Egyptian ...
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First flights of the first-ever Griffon Vulture fitted with a GPS tag in Mallorca
For the first time, conservationists are following and studying the movements of ...
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Research review: study finds no clear evidence that vultures spread microorganisms to humans and other species, but more likely reduce disease transmission
A recently published study illustrates that although vultures can carry microorganisms that can cause ...
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Why we need to protect vultures
Vultures are often overlooked and perceived as lowly scavengers, but they play ...
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Critical EU vote this Thursday to ban lead shot in wetlands – and that matters to vultures too!
Lead shot and ammunition used in hunting activities pollute the environment and ...
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Celebrate the International Vulture Awareness Day on 5 September with us!
The International Vulture Awareness Day (IVAD) is just around the corner! This coming Saturday, ...
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Research review: New study demonstrates prevalence of high lead contamination among raptors, especially scavengers, in Europe
A meta-analysis of published research from across Europe has demonstrated that obligate (vultures) ...
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Perfectly preserved Griffon Vulture vulture fossil from the Late Pleistocene found in Italy
Sediments of volcanic origin are often unsuitable for the fossilization of both ...
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Vulture Scavenger Hunt — an educational activity for children
Vultures are not the most loved creatures usually, but once people learn ...
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Griffon vulture population in Israel reaches a new high
A record number of Griffon Vultures in Israel Good news for Griffon ...
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Electrocution and collision: Good and bad news for vultures in Castile and León, Spain
Electrocution and collision with energy infrastructure are leading causes of mortality in vultures. ...
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One more captive-bred Griffon Vulture ready for life in the Bulgarian wild
The second-ever Griffon Vulture chick to hatch in the Green Balkans’ Wildlife Rehabilitation and Breeding ...
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Griffon Vulture chicks jump from nest in Serbia following helicopter disturbance
Vultures tend to be very sensitive to disturbance, especially during the breeding ...
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