{"id":40075,"date":"2025-05-07T13:22:57","date_gmt":"2025-05-07T10:22:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/4vultures.org\/?p=40075"},"modified":"2025-05-07T13:24:58","modified_gmt":"2025-05-07T10:24:58","slug":"farewell-to-the-bearded-vulture-king-the-death-of-beloved-rei-del-causse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/4vultures.org\/pt\/blog\/farewell-to-the-bearded-vulture-king-the-death-of-beloved-rei-del-causse\/","title":{"rendered":"Farewell to the Bearded Vulture King: The death of beloved Rei del Causse\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It is with deep sorrow that we share the news of the death of <a href=\"https:\/\/4vultures.org\/pt\/blog\/rei-del-causse-returned-to-grands-causses-france\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Rei del Causse<\/em><\/a>, a young and adventurous <a href=\"https:\/\/4vultures.org\/pt\/vultures\/bearded-vulture\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bearded Vulture <em>(Gypeatus Barbatus)<\/em><\/a><em> <\/em>whose remarkable life and travels across Europe inspired many. On 20 January 2025, Rei&#8217;s lifeless body was discovered in Loz\u00e8re, France, following alerts from his GPS tag that had recorded an unusual period of inactivity. Despite the rapid response of conservation teams, the cause of his death remains a mystery.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"745\" src=\"https:\/\/4vultures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-6-1024x745.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40079\" style=\"width:835px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/4vultures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-6-1024x745.png 1024w, https:\/\/4vultures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-6-300x218.png 300w, https:\/\/4vultures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-6-768x559.png 768w, https:\/\/4vultures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-6-18x12.png 18w, https:\/\/4vultures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-6.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Rei del Causse in Poznan Zoo, Poland \u00a9 Poznan Zoo&nbsp;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A life that touched the hearts of many&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hatched at the Asters Breeding Centre in Haute-Savoie in 2022, Rei del Causse <a href=\"https:\/\/4vultures.org\/pt\/blog\/the-first-bearded-vulture-releases-of-2022-already-took-place\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">was released in the Parc national des C\u00e9vennes<\/a> as part of the <a href=\"https:\/\/4vultures.org\/pt\/projects\/life-gypconnect\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LIFE GypConnect project<\/a>. From the moment he took flight, it was clear he was no ordinary vulture. His name, \u201cKing of the Causse,\u201d proved prophetic as he soon became known for his daring spirit, venturing far from the mountains of southern France.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2023, he flew to the Netherlands and <a href=\"https:\/\/4vultures.org\/pt\/blog\/french-bearded-vulture-rei-del-causse-rescued-in-germany\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Germany, where he had to be rescued<\/a> due to exhaustion. Undeterred, he resumed his wanderings in 2024, reaching Belgium, Germany again, and <a href=\"https:\/\/4vultures.org\/pt\/blog\/adventurous-bearded-vulture-rei-del-cause-was-rescued-in-poland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">eventually Poland.<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/4vultures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-1-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40078\" style=\"width:712px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/4vultures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-1-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/4vultures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/4vultures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-1-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/4vultures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-1-18x12.jpeg 18w, https:\/\/4vultures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-1.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Photo taken by Miros\u0142awa Kanar during the rescue operation of Rei del Causse in Poland. The photo was taken on the day Rei del Causse was captured and taken to the Poznan zoo.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A celebrity in Poland&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In May 2024, Rei surprised a resident of Pozna\u0144 by landing on their apartment window ledge. The video of the curious vulture peering inside made him an overnight sensation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Bearded Vulture stops by apartment window in Poznan, Poland #shorts\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/19IvkfA5PfE?start=1&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>But behind the fame was a fragile bird, worn down by storms and hunger. Found weak by the Warta River, Rei was brought to Pozna\u0144 Zoo, where he recovered thanks to the care of dedicated veterinarians and conservationists.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A safe return\u2014And one last flight&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>By July 2024, Rei had regained his strength and was flown back to France in a coordinated effort involving the LPO, Pozna\u0144 Zoo, the French and Polish authorities, and the Vulture Conservation Foundation. Once again, <a href=\"https:\/\/4vultures.org\/pt\/blog\/rei-del-causse-returned-to-grands-causses-france\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">he was released into the wild<\/a> landscapes of the Grands Causses. For several months, Rei seemed to be thriving, flying between the gorges of Tarn and Jonte. All signs pointed to a successful return to the wild, until sadly he was found dead just a few months later.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A mysterious death&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Extensive veterinary investigations were then conducted on the carcass to determine the cause of death. The bird underwent X-rays, a necropsy, and multiple analyses.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The radiographs showed no evidence of lead shot. A fracture of the right femur was observed and determined to have occurred post-mortem, likely caused by a scavenger. The other leg was also fractured, again probably due to post-mortem scavenging.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rei del Causse was then autopsied by a specialised veterinarian. The lower part of the abdomen was missing, having been consumed by a scavenger despite the quick recovery of the body: the cloaca, kidneys, gonads and intestines were absent. However, examination of the remaining body indicated that the bird had been in good health before death: the pectoral muscles covered the keel well, and fat was present both subcutaneously and in the abdominal cavity. Moreover, the crop and stomach contained an undigested bone, showing that the bird had fed shortly before dying. Only a sub-sternal haemorrhage associated with internal bleeding was observed, likely the result of a fall. However, its cause could not be identified during the autopsy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Numerous analyses were carried out\u2014most of them in duplicate to ensure reliability:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Toxicological screening<\/strong> (in two different laboratories): only very low levels of Brodifacoum and Difenacoum were detected (15 and 14 \u03bcg\/kg respectively\u2014well below toxic thresholds). No other toxins were found.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Lead testing<\/strong>: the detected level (0.54 mg\/kg of dry matter) was significantly below the pathological threshold (6 mg\/kg according to the literature).\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Virological testing<\/strong> (West Nile Virus, USUTU, and avian influenza) returned negative results.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Histological analysis<\/strong> (in two laboratories) revealed lymphoplasmacytic portal hepatitis with lymphoid hyperplasia\u2014non-specific lesions frequently seen in birds as a response to various antigenic stimuli, such as bacterial (e.g., chlamydiosis, salmonellosis), parasitic, fungal, or viral infections. These lesions do not explain the death of the animal, which was otherwise in good condition at the time of death.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Given all these results, it appears that a fall caused internal bleeding, possibly fatal, although no hypothesis can be put forward regarding the cause of the fall. The exact cause of death therefore remains undetermined.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/4vultures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40077\" srcset=\"https:\/\/4vultures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/4vultures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-300x139.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/4vultures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-768x355.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/4vultures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-18x8.jpeg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9 LIFE GypAct&nbsp;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A legacy that will endure&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Rei del Causse\u2019s story is not only one of exploration and challenge\u2014it is also one of unity. His survival was made possible by the cooperation of people across borders: NGOs, national parks, governments, rescue centers, and countless individuals. His journey brought together Germany, Poland, and France, a true symbol of what can be achieved when we work together.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Though his life was short\u2014only three years\u2014Rei del Causse left a lasting mark on the hearts of those who followed his story. He reminded us of the vulnerability of these magnificent birds, but also of their extraordinary strength and curiosity.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rei del Causse will be remembered not only as a lost vulture, but as a bold spirit of the skies\u2014a true ambassador for his species.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"311\" src=\"https:\/\/4vultures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-5.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40076\" srcset=\"https:\/\/4vultures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-5.png 1024w, https:\/\/4vultures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-5-300x91.png 300w, https:\/\/4vultures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-5-768x233.png 768w, https:\/\/4vultures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-5-18x5.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gypact.fr\/life\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LIFE Gyp\u2019Act<\/a> is a 13M\u20ac project, co-funded by the <a href=\"https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/easme\/en\/life\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EU\u2019s LIFE programme,<\/a> that will run until 30 November 2028. Project partners are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lpo.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LPO \u2013 Ligue pour la Protection des Oiseaux<\/a> as coordinator beneficiary, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/4vultures.org\/pt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Vulture Conservation Foundation<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vautoursenbaronnies.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Association Vautours en Baronnies<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/auvergne-rhone-alpes.lpo.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LPO Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/occitanie.lpo.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LPO Occitanie<\/a>, Sorbonne Universit\u00e9, ENEDIS, <a href=\"https:\/\/cnitv.online\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Centre National d\u2019Informations Toxicologiques V\u00e9t\u00e9rinaires<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cevennes-parcnational.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Parc National des C\u00e9vennes<\/a> e <a href=\"https:\/\/www.parc-du-vercors.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Parc Naturel R\u00e9gional du Vercors<\/a> as associated beneficiaries.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Building on the success of LIFE GypConnect, the LIFE Gyp\u2019Act project aims to further consolidate the Bearded Vulture population in the region, ensuring connectivity between the Pyrenean and Alpine populations. LIFE Gyp\u2019Act seeks to reintroduce 60 Bearded Vultures to key areas, mitigate primary threats, and improve food availability. The project leverages decades of expertise in captive breeding and strong regional partnerships to achieve these goals. By engaging local communities and stakeholders, LIFE Gyp\u2019Act aims to create a sustainable environment where Bearded Vultures can thrive, contributing to the overall biodiversity and ecological health of the region.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It is with deep sorrow that we share the news of the death of Rei del Causse, a young and adventurous Bearded Vulture (Gypeatus Barbatus) whose remarkable life and travels across Europe inspired many. 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