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LIFE GypAct: the first four captive-bred Bearded Vultures arrived in France 

After the first releases of this breeding season in Andalusia, four young ...
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One of the Bearded Vulture breeding pairs at Guadalentín © Hansruedi Weyrich

Tackling the threat of West Nile Virus within the Bearded Vulture Captive Breeding Network

The mosquito-transmitted West Nile Virus (WNV) poses a growing threat to captive ...
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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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This Griffon Vulture was able to move through the woods before it died © Dara Brodey/ Rewilding Apennines

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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Spanish Griffon Vulture Pablo death after collision with a power line in Cyprus © Silvio Augusto Rusmigo

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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Bearded, Cinereous and Griffon Vultures in Spain © Hansruedi Weyrich

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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Preventing electrocution in Croatia © BIOM volunteers

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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