Tag: Poisoning
“The weight of lead” and its dreadful impacts: key takeaways of the National Conference in Italy
December 28, 2023
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
December 18, 2023
In November 2023, 20 veterinary pathologists from Serbia attended the first national ...
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Dr. Darcy Ogada: Unveiling the complex web of vulture poisoning in Africa and Europe
August 29, 2023
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
July 17, 2023
Pentobarbital is a pharmaceutical drug commonly used for domestic animals’ euthanasia. In ...
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The social costs of Vulture Collapse in India
June 29, 2023
The loss of biodiversity can have far-reaching consequences on ecosystems and human ...
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World Environment Day: Tackling poison and pollutants that affect vulture populations and human well-being
June 5, 2023
Since 1974, World Environment Day has been celebrated globally to focus attention ...
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Strengthening environmental protection: Bulgaria establishes new police sector to combat wildlife crimes
May 31, 2023
Bulgaria takes a momentous leap forward in protecting wildlife and its natural ...
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Suspected mass poisoning claims lives of wolves and Griffon Vultures in the Central Apennines
May 15, 2023
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
May 12, 2023
Illegal wildlife poisoning is a cruel and harmful practice. Despite being banned ...
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Transforming conservation: Wildlife Crime Academy’s groundbreaking training raises the bar in wildlife crime prosecution
April 25, 2023
The fight against wildlife crime has reached new heights with the successful ...
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Telemetry study reveals the challenges and possibilities of creating Vulture Safe Zones in Africa
March 21, 2023
Protected areas (PAs) are crucial tools for biodiversity conservation, and this is ...
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Greece: Electric fences to save vultures from unintentional poisoning
February 21, 2023
How can electric fences support vulture recovery? Vultures face a significant threat ...
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A first for Cyprus: €21,000 fine imposed for illegal wildlife poisoning
January 23, 2023
For the first-ever time in Cyprus, prosecuting authorities issued a €21,000 fine ...
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BalkanDetox LIFE Animation video: It’s time to stop illegal wildlife poisoning
January 13, 2023
A new animation video produced by the Vulture Conservation Foundation (VCF) within ...
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BalkanDetox LIFE key achievements of 2022
December 19, 2022
2022 has been another busy year for the BalkanDetox LIFE team, realising ...
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New decision in Greece a step forward toward combating illegal wildlife poisoning
October 20, 2022
A crucial step has recently been taken in Greece toward safeguarding threatened ...
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Ambitious initiative boosts capacities in 13 countries to effectively prosecute wildlife crime
October 14, 2022
More than 30 professionals from Europe, the Middle East and North Africa ...
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Over 150 vultures deliberately poisoned to death in South Africa and Botswana
August 17, 2022
The poisoning crisis continues in Africa and vultures pay the price. Last ...
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NO to poison baits: Targeted Educational and awareness activities in Greece
August 1, 2022
The use of poison baits to kill animals can affect all of ...
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Wildlife Crime Academy-inspired seminar bolsters capacities in Cyprus
June 27, 2022
Saving the Critically Endangered Griffon Vulture in Cyprus is impossible without effectively ...
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