Vultures have been held in twisted fascination throughout history. Their association with death may be a practical necessity for them, but the human world has always sought a more mystical ...

This data will help identify landscape characteristics that may increase or decrease risk of human-vulture conflicts. Ultimately, our plan is to use these transmitters to test how vultures react to ...

Vultures and other scavenging birds ... and even fish and ducks meant for human consumption. (Poachers claim, erroneously, that removing the animal’s entrails, then slowly roasting the carcass ...

turkey vultures regurgitate a foul, acidic substance that can sting a predator's eyes and skin. Their gastric acid is as strong as battery acid and 100 times stronger than the acid found in human ...

Protecting habitats is a crucial step in this process, as preserving natural habitats and ecosystems will help ensure the long-term survival of vulture populations. Reducing human-vulture conflict ...

Vultures are not just birds; they are an example of how human greed and civilization can lead to the extinction of an entire species. They are also a reminder of the importance of conservation and ...

For the past 15 years, Avery and his team have been working on developing nonlethal ways to minimize human-vulture conflicts, and they’ve been busy. The birds frequently roost in large numbers on ...

Scarlett Pavlovich filed a lawsuit in federal court against the author Neil Gaiman on human-trafficking charges under the ...

“Understanding the role vultures play in human health underscores the importance of protecting wildlife, and not just the cute and cuddly. They all have a job to do in our ecosystems that ...

Bearded vultures had been brought back from the brink of extinction through a project involving 120 captive vultures. Is this a success? The bottleneck effect may be a lingering threat for them.