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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. …
Egyptian Vultures in Italy: Captive breeding and release season a success
The endangered Egyptian Vultures in Italy are better off thanks to ongoing …
BalkanDetoxLIFE: Tackling the problem of animal poisoning in Serbia
Engaging with relevant stakeholders about the problem of animal poisoning in Serbia …
Bearded Vultures in the Alps break their record once again, producing the highest-ever known number of fledglings
Bearded Vultures in the Alps have been extra busy this breeding season. …
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 …
The Egyptian Vulture autumn migration has already started!
The Egyptian Vulture autumn migration has already begun! Several of our GPS-tagged Egyptian …
Vultures are spectacular. Here are 9 fascinating vulture facts that prove it
Even though a lot of people have a negative perception of vultures, …
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 …
Five ways you can help vultures next Saturday on International Vulture Awareness Day
Although we at the Vulture Conservation Foundation (VCF) strive to help vultures …
From captivity to the wild: the reintroduction story of Bearded Vulture Pradines
The Grands Causses Regional Natural Park in France has a new inhabitant! …
The Bearded Vulture reintroduction project in Andalusia sees a record number of wild-hatched fledglings
It has been a brilliant year for the Bearded Vulture reintroduction project in …
International Vulture Awareness Day 2021 is two weeks away
Join us on Saturday, 4 September to celebrate the International Vulture Awareness …
Research Review: Study provides new insight into the vocal repertoire of Griffon Vultures
Did we underestimate the complexity of the vocal repertoire of Griffon Vultures? …
One of only two tagged Cinereous Vultures from the Douro returns home
In 2020, two Cinereous Vulture (Aegypius monachus) chicks hatched in the Douro …
2021 marks another successful Bearded Vulture release season in Andalusia
This year has once again been a great one for the Bearded …
Record number of Cinereous Vultures spotted for the Balkans outside the breeding colony of the Eastern Rhodopes
The Vultures Back to LIFE team counted a total of 20 Cinereous …
Can captive breeding prevent the extinction of a migratory vulture population?
Captive breeding programmes can prove critical in saving species under threat. Such …
The Vulture Conservation Foundation is hiring a Part-Time Financial Assistant
If you have experience in financial management, are passionate about wildlife conservation …
