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Cinereous Vulture poisoned

Extremely rare Cinereous Vulture poisoned to death in Bulgaria

Once again, a serious wildlife crime caused the death of a highly …

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Lead Ammunition vultures

Our consultation response to ECHA towards restricting the use of lead ammunition for the sake of vultures, nature and people!

Last week, the VCF has submitted a consultation response on the Annex …

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WATCH – Anti-Poisoning Dog Units: how working dogs help combat illegal wildlife poisoning

The illegal use of poison baits to target animals is the most …

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The only Bearded Vulture in Álava (Spain) dies

In early September, the only Bearded Vulture in Álava, Spain, needed rescuing …

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Juvenile Egyptian Vulture migrating to Africa disappears above Malta, likely shot

Two days ago, a juvenile Egyptian Vulture named Isabel disappeared while flying above Malta. …

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Tackling the problem of animal poisoning in hotspot areas and vulture colonies in Serbia

BalkanDetoxLIFE: Tackling the problem of animal poisoning in Serbia

Engaging with relevant stakeholders about the problem of animal poisoning in Serbia …

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Second vulture-safe veterinary anti-inflammatory drug identified!

In 2003, scientists discovered that veterinary Diclofenac, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) …

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Cinereous Vulture died from plastic ingestion overdose

Cinereous Vulture died from plastic ingestion overdose

We all know that plastic can be deadly for wildlife, causing detrimental …

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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, …

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Birds of prey and vultures in France continue being illegally shot

According to reports by our partners at LPO (Ligue pour la Protection des …

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LIFE Rupis: Layman’s report and project films now available

The LIFE Rupis project took an integrated approach to the conservation of …

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First evidence of a vulture killed by veterinary diclofenac in Spain – will the Spanish government and the EU act after this smoking gun?

According to a paper recently published, a fledging Cinereous Vulture found dead in …

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Two adult Egyptian Vultures from Bulgaria will not return to their breeding grounds this spring

Two Egyptian Vultures from Bulgaria met a tragic fate in Africa in …

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LIFE with Vultures Cyprus objectives for 2021: Tackling vulture threats, improving food availability and restocking threatened population

The LIFE with Vultures project will intensify conservation actions in 2021 in …

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Progress review of LIFE with Vultures Cyprus

Despite 2020 being an extra challenging year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, …

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On a collision course: 16 Griffon Vultures killed by wind turbines in Aragon, Spain

Several Griffon Vultures met a tragic end after colliding with wind turbines …

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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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Research review: Study shows that painting a single wind turbine blade black reduces bird collision

A recently published research article finally provides evidence that painting a single wind turbine …

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French Egyptian Vulture Buoux returns to the wild after almost a year in recovery

The Egyptian Vulture Buoux did not have a smooth start in life. …

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The journey of Cinereous Vulture Brínzola comes to a tragic end after a year of many adventures

The journey of the widely beloved Cinereous Vulture Brínzola that inspired bird lovers across …

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