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Vultures face multiple threats worldwide that have put many species at risk of extinction. Understanding these threats is essential for effective conservation. Information, advocacy, and local and international targeted action focussing on those threats are crucial to protecting vultures worldwide. Unintentional poisoning with poison baits Poisoning wildlife, an illegal action all over the world, is […] The post A world of threats and how to mitigate them appeared first on Vulture Con...| Vulture Conservation Foundation
If you’re passionate about vultures and their conservation, Vulture News is a must-read. Published by the IUCN Vulture Specialist Group, this peer-reviewed journal has been a cornerstone of vulture science for decades, sharing the latest research, insights, and field observations from experts around the world. As Europe’s leading vulture conservation organisation, we at the Vulture […] The post Discover Vulture News: The voice of global Vulture Conservation & Research appeared first...| Vulture Conservation Foundation
The mortality rate of the monitored birds stands at 18% and is largely caused by human factors. The 2025 breeding season – the third closely monitored by the LIFE Aegypius Return project – is nearing its end. This year, nine Cinereous Vulture chicks were tagged in the nest, and the work was featured on national […] The post LIFE Aegypius Return reaches milestone of 50 Cinereous Vultures fitted with GPS/GSM transmitters appeared first on Vulture Conservation Foundation.| Vulture Conservation Foundation
The Bearded Vulture (Gypaetus barbatus) release season 2025 has come to a close — and it will be remembered as both a milestone and a test of resilience. While this year saw the historic first release in Bulgaria and continued progress in key reintroduction areas across Europe, it was also the most challenging season in […] The post Bearded Vulture release season 2025 recap appeared first on Vulture Conservation Foundation.| Vulture Conservation Foundation
Two more Hooded Vultures mass killing incidents shook The Gambia at the beginning of August. The authorities and the local community are taking actions to protect the local vulture population. The police arrested two suspects. Hooded Vultures (Necrosyrtes monachus) mass killings continue in The Gambia. Two more cases have been discovered in the last week, […] The post Vulture crisis in The Gambia: two suspects arrested but the killing continues appeared first on Vulture Conservation Fou...| Vulture Conservation Foundation
Bulgaria’s endangered Egyptian Vultures have faced another tragedy this year — the second poisoning incident of 2025 has claimed the life of a breeding female and set off a race to save her only chick. Another Egyptian Vulture suspected to be poisoned. In recent days, the Bulgarian Society for the Protection of Birds (BSPB) noticed […]| Vulture Conservation Foundation
Griffon vultures have returned to the Gennargentu mountains in Sardinia. Recent sightings confirm what the GPS tracking recorded over the past months. The LIFE Safe for Vultures project marks another major milestone, thanks to the expansion of the supplementary feeding stations nework in central, south-east and south-west Sardinia. Griffon Vultures (Gyps fulvus) are once again […] The post Griffon Vultures return to the Gennargentu mountains as supplementary feeding stations network grows i...| Vulture Conservation Foundation
In July 2025, The Gambia became the centre of a conservation crisis as three devastating incidents claimed the lives of dozens of critically endangered Hooded Vultures (Necrosyrtes monachus). The Gambia is one of the last hotspots for this species, and these tragic events highlight the threats the species still faces at global level. In the […] The post Mass Hooded vulture mortality incidents in The Gambia in July: a devastating trend appeared first on Vulture Conservation Foundation.| Vulture Conservation Foundation
The Parc naturel régional du Vercors, one of the Bearded Vulture (Gypaetus barbatus) reintroduction sites, has seen another season filled with both promise and heartbreak. The wild population continues to grow, yet each success is fragile—highlighting why ongoing conservation efforts remain vital for the survival of the species. Wild breeding success: Two pairs, two chicks […] The post The Bearded Vultures of Vercors: A fragile season appeared first on Vulture Conservation Foundation.| Vulture Conservation Foundation
For the first time in four years, a Bearded Vulture (Gypaetus barbatus) chick born in the wild in Corsica has spread its wings and taken to the skies. Earlier this year, four Bearded Vulture chicks hatched in the wild in Corsica — a hopeful start to the season. But as challenges mounted, only one chick […] The post A wild-hatched Bearded Vulture fledged in Corsica for the first time in four years appeared first on Vulture Conservation Foundation.| Vulture Conservation Foundation