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Day: Setembro 25, 2025

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Day: Setembro 25, 2025

Some items discovered in different ancient Bearded Vulture nests. (A) Hooves typical of ungulate limb remains. (B) Diverse mammal and bird bones and teeth found in the same nest, some partially digested. (C) The remains of Bearded Vulture eggshells, with the typical orange coloration due to the iron oxide applied by the adult birds to their breast feathers. (D) Several goat horns found in the same ancient nest. (E) Typical solid Bearded Vulture droppings accumulated in their ancient nests. Photographs: Sergio Couto.

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Setembro 25, 2025
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