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.

Vultures are often misunderstood and seen as intimidating or even ‘dirty’ because they feed on dead animals and carcasses. But, did you know these massive birds play an important role in ...

A Rüppell’s vulture lays claim to a dead zebra in Tanzania ... which die in vulture stomachs—to other animals, both wild and domesticated. By eating wildebeest placenta, Thomsett tells ...

He pointed out that kea, sheep-eating parrots in New Zealand ... Because rubber seals and wiper blades happen to have a similar consistency to dead animals’ muscles and tendons, he thinks black ...