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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 ...
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Minimising the risk of electrocution for Griffon Vultures in Sardinia
Every year, many vultures across Europe and the world die as a ...
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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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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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Following Egyptian Vulture Sara’s GPS movements for 6 years – fourth migration from Italy to Niger a success
We have been closely following Egyptian Vulture Sara’s movements and behaviour in ...
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Join us for the Annual Bearded Vulture Meeting 2021 and the Final LIFE GypConnect Seminar
Last year, we had to cancel our much-awaited Annual Bearded Vulture Meeting ...
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Most recent Bearded Vulture GPS movements of 60 individuals across seven important European regions (August 2021)
The International Bearded Vulture Monitoring Network (IBM) monitors Bearded Vultures across seven different regions ...
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International Observation Days: Volunteers needed to help monitor the European Bearded Vulture population on Saturday 2 October 2021
The International Observation Days (IOD) for Bearded Vultures will take place in ...
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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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In 2021 we released 24 Bearded Vultures in Europe as part of reintroduction and restocking projects
In the late 20th Century, Bearded Vultures in Europe were on the brink of ...
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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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Egyptian Vultures in Italy: Captive breeding and release season a success
The endangered Egyptian Vultures in Italy are better off thanks to ongoing ...
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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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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. ...
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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
We all know that plastic can be deadly for wildlife, causing detrimental ...
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The Egyptian Vulture autumn migration has already started!
The Egyptian Vulture autumn migration has already begun! Several of our GPS-tagged Egyptian ...
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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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