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Griffon Vulture repopulation initiative in South Sardinia gains momentum
In South Sardinia, the Griffon Vulture repopulation process has achieved a significant ...
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Banning lead ammunition in Portugal: Conference organised by the LIFE Aegypius Return project partners at the largest hunting fair in the country
Since February 2023, national authorities all over Europe have been working on ...
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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 breeding record in the Balkan Mountains helps to secure the future of Cinereous Vultures in Bulgaria
An encouraging record-breaking breeding season for the Cinereous Vulture (Aegypius monachus) in ...
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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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Collision with power line takes the life of a Spanish Griffon Vulture released in Cyprus
Collisions with power lines and electrocution are amongst the deadliest threats for ...
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European Vulture Conference 2023: Spain is a key player in vulture conservation and research
Spain is home to the largest and most diverse vulture populations in ...
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Necropsy unveils life and death of wild Bearded Vulture Mojo, killed by train in the Netherlands
Mojo, a female Bearded Vulture from the French Alps, made headlines when ...
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Protecting Griffon Vultures from electrocution in Croatia
Electrocution on power grid pylons is posing a particularly grave danger to ...
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The incredible journey of a Griffon Vulture from Spain to the Balkans and back
Vultures are known for their long-range dispersal habits, as they tend to ...
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The first Bearded Vulture releases in 2023
The first releases of Bearded Vultures into the wild in 2023 happened ...
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Bearded Vulture Mojo killed today in the Netherlands by a train
Mojo, the first ever wild-hatched Bearded Vulture observed in the Netherlands, was ...
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Discover the newly launched LIFE Aegypius Return website
Introducing the newly launched LIFE Aegypius Return website – your one-stop destination for all ...
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Mitigating threats and mortality causes for vultures in France
Earlier this month, we shared an update on the breeding results of ...
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Latest newsletter of the IUCN’s Vulture Specialist Group (April 2023)
What happened in the world of vulture conservation over the last six ...
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Transforming conservation: Wildlife Crime Academy’s groundbreaking training raises the bar in wildlife crime prosecution
The fight against wildlife crime has reached new heights with the successful ...
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Earth Day 2023: How vultures contribute to a healthier planet
Vultures are amazing: they are some of the heaviest flying birds in ...
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4 years in prison for fatally poisoning 50 vultures in Guinea-Bissau: the first environmental crime conviction in the country
Man was sentenced 4 years in prison for poisoning 50 Hooded Vultures, making it the first environmental crime conviction in Guinea-Bissau.
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The successful reintroduction of Griffon Vultures in the Vrachanski Balkan Nature Park, Bulgaria
The Griffon Vulture (Gyps fulvus) was once widespread throughout Bulgaria, but poison-related ...
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New project LIFE SUPport: Securing a future for Griffon Vultures in Croatia
A new project to strengthen the endangered Griffon Vulture (Gyps fulvus) population ...
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