Where People Live, Hooded Vultures Survive – For Now New research shows that just 11.6% of The Gambia remains highly suitable for Hooded Vultures – and most of it lies within human landscapes.

New research shows that just 11.6% of The Gambia remains highly suitable for Hooded Vultures – and most of it lies within human landscapes.

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Listen to an inspiring conversation with José Tavares from the Vulture Conservation Foundation about the bad press vultures get, why they’re vital for ecosystems, and why we must protect them. 🌍💪
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A Generation Restored: How Griffon Vultures Thrived Four Decades After Reintroduction Four decades after reintroduction, Griffon Vultures in France show remarkably high and stable survival. A model case in long-term conservation.

Four decades after reintroduction, Griffon Vultures in France show remarkably high and stable survival. A model case in long-term conservation.

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A mission to stop vulture poisoning incidents in The Gambia  - Vulture Conservation Foundation CMS Raptors MOU, Vulture Conservation Foundation (VCF) and Birdlife International   organised, on request of the Gambian authorities, a mission to increase the capacity of the national agencies and NG...

Nearly 100 Hooded Vultures were poisoned in The Gambia this summer.
In response, CMS Raptors MOU, VCF & BirdLife joined forces to support national teams and strengthen capacity to address wildlife poisoning.

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A huge thank you to Simeon Marin (Green Balkans; greenbalkans.org/en/) for being a fantastic host and guide throughout this inspiring trip. #VultureConservation #WildlifeReintroduction

Trends in territory occupancy, distribution and density of the Bearded Vulture Gypaetus barbatus meridionalis in southern Africa | Bird Conservation International | Cambridge Core Trends in territory occupancy, distribution and density of the Bearded Vulture Gypaetus barbatus meridionalis in southern Africa - Volume 24 Issue 2

Are Bearded Vultures in Trouble?🦅 In the Maloti-Drakensberg, breeding territories have declined by up to 51% over 50 years, with birds now confined to a smaller range. Protecting them is more urgent than ever. doi.org/10.1017/S095...
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Anthropogenic activities influence the abandonment of Bearded Vulture (Gypaetus barbatus) territories in southern Africa Abstract. Developing an effective conservation strategy for a critically endangered species relies on identifying the most pressing threats to the species.

🦅 Nearly 50% of Bearded Vulture territories in southern Africa have been abandoned. Human impacts, power lines & settlements, are key drivers, with food shortages adding pressure. Protecting them means tackling these threats head-on. doi.org/10.1650/COND... #VultureConservation #AfricanOrnithology

Assam foundation launches India’s first vulture conservation portal An Assam-based foundation working for vulture conservation launched first-of-its-kind portal in India to connect individuals and organisations

The launch event, attended by conservationists, researchers, academicians, and students, focused on the threats to vulture populations
#VultureConservation #AssamWildlife #TheVultureNetwork #EndangeredSpeciesIndia
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Vulture capitalism: how black markets for black magic threaten African vultures « Life Sciences# « Cambridge Core Blog In Africa, poisoning related to pastoralism has been identified as a major driver of vulture declines, and mass vulture mortality events have occurred at poisoned carcasses illegally left by livestock...

🦅 Africa’s vultures are vanishing.
In Benin alone, 522 Hooded Vultures were found for sale in just 4 months. 💔 A single Vulture can cost more than a month’s income, despite being critically endangered.

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🦅 International Vulture Awareness Day coming Sept 6th!

African vultures down 80% but there's hope: Our Marion Paviour Award project achieved 68% reduction in poisoning through community education.

These birds prevent disease outbreaks - they're essential!

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Vultures play a crucial role in ecosystems by eating carrion and reducing disease. Conservation since the 1960s, particularly in Bulgaria, has aided their recovery, but ongoing threats necessitate initiatives like BalkanDetox. #VultureConservation #Biodiversity #WildlifeProtection

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Three Bearded Vultures were released in Bulgaria, reviving a species missing since the 1970s and highlighting international collaboration for conservation's ecological significance. #BeardedVulture #VultureConservation #WildlifeReintroduction

Vulture Extinction Could Unleash Deadly Diseases on Wildlife and Humans Learn how vultures prevent the spread of disease by cleaning up the environment, and find out what would happen if they disappear.

Vulture Extinction Could Unleash Deadly Diseases on Wildlife and Humans #Science #Biology #Ecology #VultureConservation #EcosystemHealth #ZoonoticDiseases

#Save_Vultures, Save Nature These silent cleaners of our ecosystem are vanishing fast. Protect them to maintain the balance of life on Earth.

#save #vultures #earth #SaveVultures #ProtectBiodiversity #VultureConservation #EcoGuardians #NatureBalance
#un #worldwidefundfornature #world #planet

Incredible news! The Flight of the Vultures Crowdfunder has soared past £18,000.
The expedition can now take off, shining a light on the vital role vultures play and the challenges they face.

Let’s keep going!
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