Tag: TacklingThreats
First wildlife poisoning stakeholder meeting in Croatia generates key insights from the perspective of target groups
Wildlife poisoning is a common and significant problem in the central Dalmatian …
INFOGRAPHIC: Vultures and Sanitary Regulations in the European Union
In the wake of the mad-cow disease crisis in the early 2000s, …
Understanding the perception of wildlife poisoning in Albania and raising awareness about the problem
Wildlife poisoning in Albania is an open secret and a widespread phenomenon …
Minimising the risk of electrocution for Griffon Vultures in Sardinia
Every year, many vultures across Europe and the world die as a …
Extremely rare Cinereous Vulture poisoned to death in Bulgaria
Once again, a serious wildlife crime caused the death of a highly …
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 …
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 …
The only Bearded Vulture in Álava (Spain) dies
In early September, the only Bearded Vulture in Álava, Spain, needed rescuing …
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. …
BalkanDetoxLIFE: Tackling the problem of animal poisoning in Serbia
Engaging with relevant stakeholders about the problem of animal poisoning in Serbia …
Second vulture-safe veterinary anti-inflammatory drug identified!
In 2003, scientists discovered that veterinary Diclofenac, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) …
Cinereous Vulture died from plastic ingestion overdose
We all know that plastic can be deadly for wildlife, causing detrimental …
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 …
LIFE Rupis: Layman’s report and project films now available
The LIFE Rupis project took an integrated approach to the conservation of …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Progress review of LIFE with Vultures Cyprus
Despite 2020 being an extra challenging year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, …
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 …