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Griffon Vulture in Sardinia feeding_LIFE Safe for Vultures

The Griffon Vultures of Sardinia and their precious yet overlooked ecosystem services 

In the heart of the Mediterranean, Griffon Vultures are more than just ...
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Wool and food for the Bearded Vultures in Corsica 

The Bearded Vulture (Gypeatus Barbatus) is one of the most remarkable birds ...
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Lead ammunition

Lead ammunition: A lethal threat to vulture populations 

Lead is a toxic metal that poses a serious risk to the ...
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Meet Kajazo: The imprinted Bearded Vulture male who is an exceptional foster father 

In the world of Bearded Vulture captive-breeding, there are countless special birds ...
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Veletas re-release in December 2024 © Junta de Andalucía 

Young Bearded Vulture “Veleta” returns back into the wild after being rescued

After being rescued at the end of November in the Punta Entinas-Sabinar ...
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Enev (c) Miroslav Enev

LIFE project highlights from 2024 

As we look back on 2024, we want to express our sincere ...
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scientists taking samples from a young Cinereous Vultures in a forest

A year of progress: Milestones of the LIFE Aegypius Return project in 2024 

The LIFE Aegypius Return project continues its bold mission to bring the ...
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Crime scene analysis instruments with people observing in the background

Tackling wildlife poisoning in the Balkans: 2024 milestones of the BalkanDetox LIFE project  

The BalkanDetox LIFE project continues to lead the charge against illegal wildlife ...
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Year of impact: Our contribution to vulture conservation in 2024 

As 2024 draws to a close, we take a moment to celebrate ...
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Albania establishes new environmental crime police unit 

In a big step forward for protecting wildlife and the environment, Albania ...
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There are already 22 artificial nests for Cinereous Vultures to nest in Douro International  

The cross-border Cinereous Vulture (Aegypius monachus) breeding colony in the Douro International ...
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The long-awaited new pair arrives at the Green Balkans Bearded Vulture Breeding Unit 

The establishment of a small breeding unit at Green Balkans was decided ...
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First eggs of the Bearded Vulture Captive Breeding season laid in two Captive Breeding Centres on the same day

The 2024-2025 breeding season has begun with an exciting twist for the ...
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Cinereous Vultures (Aegypius monachus) at a feeding ground for scavenging birds. © Bruno Berthemy/VCF 

LIFE Aegypius Return promotes good practices in the management of supplementary feeding for vultures 

The LIFE Aegypius Return project organised a technical visit to Herdade da ...
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What to do when encountering suspected poisoning incidents in the Balkans – BalkanDetox LIFE 

Wildlife poisoning is a serious threat in the Balkans, with devastating effects ...
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Are the European wintering populations of Griffon Vultures increasing in the south of Spain?

A survey conducted in Andalusia (southern Spain) indicates that the wintering presence ...
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New animation video: Securing the Cinereous Vulture’s future in Portugal and Western Spain

The return of the Cinereous Vulture to Portugal is a powerful symbol ...
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Exploring Bearded Vulture vision to reduce collisions 

Simon Potier, a scientific expert renowned for his work on avian vision, ...
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Sardinia Griffon Vultures population welcomes 30 new individuals

In a remarkable international effort, 30 young Griffon Vultures recently arrived in ...
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New documentary sheds light on the remarkable comeback of Europe’s Vultures 

By the end of 20th century, Europe’s vultures were nearly wiped out ...
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