Rüppell’s vultures (Gyps rueppelli) feeding in Serengeti National Park. Playing the role of scavengers, vulture are vital cleaners of ecosystems. Studies show the ecosystem and health benefits ...
"In this way, we obtained around 15,000 data points of ACC signatures ascribed to a verified, specific vulture behaviour. These included active flight, gliding, lying, feeding and standing.
Although turkey vultures feed exclusively on carrion, black vultures are known to sometimes prey on livestock, including newborn cattle, piglets and goats. A 2020 report also noted incidents of ...
the use of diclofenac—a drug given to cattle that proved fatal to vultures feeding on carcasses. The chemical toxicity has played a major role in the steep decline of vulture populations across ...