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Lead ammunition: A lethal threat to vulture populations 

Lead is a toxic metal that poses a serious risk to the ...
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Tackling wildlife poisoning in the Balkans: 2024 milestones of the BalkanDetox LIFE project  

The BalkanDetox LIFE project continues to lead the charge against illegal wildlife ...
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What to do when encountering suspected poisoning incidents in the Balkans – BalkanDetox LIFE 

Wildlife poisoning is a serious threat in the Balkans, with devastating effects ...
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Recent training courses in Serbia share best practices in wildlife crime investigation

Wildlife crime often goes unpunished, so when authorities take action and build ...
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Standard Operational Protocol for wildlife poisoning cases officially adopted in North Macedonia

On 5 August 2024, the State Environmental Inspectorate in North Macedonia officially ...
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Detection of a dead cinereous vulture with symptoms of poisoning and collection of the corpse by the authorities, in accordance with the protocol of the Antidote Programme. ©ATN/Faia Brava 

There are at least two suspected cases of wildlife poisoning per month in Portugal

Despite the serious consequences of wildlife poisoning for biodiversity and public health, ...
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Man sentenced to prison and fined for poisoning protected wildlife in Czech Republic

A recent case in the Czech Republic has set a landmark precedent ...
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Battling illegal wildlife poisoning: Insights from Spain’s approach

The use of poison and other nonselective methods to control wildlife has ...
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White-rumped Vulture (Gyps bengalensis) flying

Vulture decline in India linked to death of 500,000 people, study suggests 

According to a recent study, the decline of vulture population in India ...
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Group photo of the participants at the wildlife crime training in Sardinia © LIFE Safe for Vultures

Fighting wildlife crime in Sardinia: international training events and working toward new regional law

In a significant move to ensure the safety and long-term well-being of ...
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International conference on wildlife crime in Cyprus

The crime against wildlife poses a significant threat to biodiversity. Poisoning, illegal ...
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“The weight of lead” and its dreadful impacts: key takeaways of the National Conference in Italy

On 2 December, the Bergamo Museum of Natural Sciences “Enrico Caffi”, Italy, organised ...
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Serbia: First National Anti-Poisoning Training Course with the BalkanDetox LIFE project 

In November 2023, 20 veterinary pathologists from Serbia attended the first national ...
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Dr. Darcy Ogada holding Hooded Vulture Photo M. Odino link card

Dr. Darcy Ogada: Unveiling the complex web of vulture poisoning in Africa and Europe

Dr. Darcy Ogada will be a Keynote Speaker at the European Vulture ...
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The first case of Bearded Vulture mortality potentially associated with pentobarbital intoxication 

Pentobarbital is a pharmaceutical drug commonly used for domestic animals’ euthanasia. In ...
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The social costs of Vulture Collapse in India

The loss of biodiversity can have far-reaching consequences on ecosystems and human ...
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Egyptian Vulture, Griffon Vulture and Cinereous Vulture © Pilar Oliva-Vidal

World Environment Day: Tackling poison and pollutants that affect vulture populations and human well-being

Since 1974, World Environment Day has been celebrated globally to focus attention ...
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Wildlife Crime Academy © Vulture Conservation Foundation

Strengthening environmental protection: Bulgaria establishes new police sector to combat wildlife crimes

Bulgaria takes a momentous leap forward in protecting wildlife and its natural ...
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This Griffon Vulture was able to move through the woods before it died © Dara Brodey/ Rewilding Apennines

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 ...
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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 ...
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