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Vulture released in Pench Tiger Reserve, soaring near Anjaneri hills in Nashik
December 28, 2025 6:59 pm
The long-billed vulture named J132 was released in the Pench Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra on December 11 and has since travelled 750 km.
A 750-year-old sandal found in a vulture nest; all you need to know about this medieval time capsule in Spain
December 04, 2025 5:34 pm
Scientists found a 700-year-old sandal and other medieval objects preserved in bearded vulture nests, which act like natural time capsules in Spain’s mountain caves.
‘Law needed to make it a must for firms to test veterinary drugs for vulture toxicity’
October 01, 2024 2:19 am
“The introduction of diclofenac led to the...decimation of these populations by up to 99.9% and now, only remnant wild populations of these Critically Endangered birds survive,” underscored the statement.
Birdwatch: This Indian sub-species of Egyptian vulture builds high nests, wanders a lot
March 15, 2023 12:24 pm
The identification marks of this bird are its wedge-shaped tail, yellow beak and white plumage. The male and female look alike.
Handpicked by Union Minister Bhupendra Yadav, ‘Jeevan’ defies odds to survive
February 26, 2023 9:47 am
At least 399 vultures of three Indian Vulture species — slender-billed, white-backed and long-billed — have found a house at the conservation centre.
Taking effective measures to strengthen vulture population in India: Centre to Delhi HC
January 31, 2023 9:14 am
According to the plea the bird is a threatened species under the Biological Diversity Act and there is a need to not only ban the toxic drugs but also create an effective mechanism for the safety testing of new molecules before they are introduced for veterinary and human use.
Watch: Locals capture rare vulture from cemetery at Kanpur's Colonelganj
January 09, 2023 11:56 am
The bird was later handed over to the Uttar Pradesh Forest Department. According to news agency ANI, it was identified as the Himalayan Griffon vulture.
Vulture estimation survey held after four years
December 13, 2022 3:21 am
The exercise began across the state, covering all 33 districts. “We are compiling the details... Primary results will be available in a few days,” RK Sugoor, director of GEER Foundation told The Indian Express.
Telangana: Vulture sightings near Palarapugutta cliff raise hopes of birds returning to state
December 28, 2021 10:09 pm
Vultures had abandoned the Palarapugutta cliff after it suffered major landslides and erosion due to heavy rains in August 2019.
Birds of prey face global decline from habitat loss, poisons
August 31, 2021 3:14 pm
Widespread use of an anti-inflammatory drug in livestock led to the rapid decline of vultures in South Asia.
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