Vultures are scavengers and play a vital role in the circle of life as they provide sanitation services by removing carcasses from the environment. A new study has found that they also serve an important role in protecting human life.

Decline in India's vulture population impacted human health, contributing to thousands of deaths: Report

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In what comes as a major milestone in wildlife conservation efforts, a zoo in Thailand has been able to successfully breed a red-headed vulture for the first time in over 30 years.

Thailand breeds first red-headed vulture successfully in 30 years

A Cinereous vulture is a giant bird found in parts of Asia and Europe, known to live in large groups and capable of high-altitude flight for very long distances.

India: In a first, vulture rewilded after five years of captive care

A video showing a large flock of white-rumped vultures feasting on the carcass of a spotted deer at a restricted location in the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve has enthused wildlife enthusiasts and conservators alike.

Flock of critically endangered vultures feed on deer carcass at Mudumalai Tiger Reserve

A wildlife conservation group is trying to dissuade herders in central Kenya from poisoning cattle carcasses to target predators, because vultures often end up being harmed. The hooded vulture in Kenya has seen 90% decline in the population in last 45 years.

Poisoned carcasses killing off Kenya's vultures

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