It only feeds on carrion—the carcasses of dead animals—and, by eating flesh before it rots, the vulture prevents dangerous bacteria and viruses from growing on decomposing carcasses.

Cape vultures observed scavenging off a naturally predated carcass for the first time sparks optimism for the future of the ...

The most widespread vulture in North America, the turkey vulture is locally called “buzzard” in many areas. A turkey vulture standing on the ground can, at a distance, resemble a wild turkey.

The long-billed vultures, which were earlier staying at Palarapu Guttalu at the confluence of Peddavagu and Pranahita have ...

The Shishuwa Bhateri area in Byas Municipality of Tanahun district has recently turned into a thriving home for vultures. In ...

Like many other species of vulture, these birds feed on the remains of already dead animals, rather than killing prey themselves. Despite their large size — with wingspans reaching around 5.5 fe ...

Dr Campbell Murn, Head of Conservation and Research at the Hawk Conservancy Trust, believes that while the Lappet-faced vulture is considered Endangered on the IUCN Red List, if it were reassessed ...

This project focuses on better understanding vulture ecology and the dynamics of the conflict in order to identify effective and defensible pathways to protect both livestock and birds. We are ...

Scovill Zoo has a unique Valentine's Day gift idea for you... how about naming a cockroach, naked mole-rat or vulture after ...

Vulture populations are stabilizing but remain ... Does the decline of healthy animal populations compound your fears of climate change? Take a quick 2-minute test to see where you stand on ...

From the near-extinct, flightless kakapo of New Zealand to Australia’s flying foxes dying in intense heatwaves and South Africa’s heavily trafficked pangolin, Tortoise Media’s new podcast series, The ...