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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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The only Bearded Vulture in Álava (Spain) dies
In early September, the only Bearded Vulture in Álava, Spain, needed rescuing ...
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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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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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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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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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LIFE Rupis: Layman’s report and project films now available
The LIFE Rupis project took an integrated approach to the conservation of ...
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First evidence of a vulture killed by veterinary diclofenac in Spain – will the Spanish government and the EU act after this smoking gun?
According to a paper recently published, a fledging Cinereous Vulture found dead in ...
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Two adult Egyptian Vultures from Bulgaria will not return to their breeding grounds this spring
Two Egyptian Vultures from Bulgaria met a tragic fate in Africa in ...
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LIFE with Vultures Cyprus objectives for 2021: Tackling vulture threats, improving food availability and restocking threatened population
The LIFE with Vultures project will intensify conservation actions in 2021 in ...
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Progress review of LIFE with Vultures Cyprus
Despite 2020 being an extra challenging year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, ...
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On a collision course: 16 Griffon Vultures killed by wind turbines in Aragon, Spain
Several Griffon Vultures met a tragic end after colliding with wind turbines ...
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Electrocution and collision: Good and bad news for vultures in Castile and León, Spain
Electrocution and collision with energy infrastructure are leading causes of mortality in vultures. ...
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Research review: Study shows that painting a single wind turbine blade black reduces bird collision
A recently published research article finally provides evidence that painting a single wind turbine ...
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French Egyptian Vulture Buoux returns to the wild after almost a year in recovery
The Egyptian Vulture Buoux did not have a smooth start in life. ...
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The journey of Cinereous Vulture Brínzola comes to a tragic end after a year of many adventures
The journey of the widely beloved Cinereous Vulture Brínzola that inspired bird lovers across ...
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Research review: New study demonstrates that human-modified landscapes increase mortality risk for Griffon Vultures
New research led by Eneko Arrondo (Donana Biological Station-CSIC) and Ana Sanz-Aguilar (Animal ...
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