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A frail vulture found in the French Alps turned out to be 37-year-old Balthazar, the oldest bearded vulture ever recorded in the wild. His survival tells the remarkable story of how these majestic birds returned to Alpine skies after disappearing in the early 1900s.
Griffon vultures have returned to Sardinia's skies after disappearing four decades ago, marking one of Italy's greatest conservation victories. The majestic birds now thrive where they were once extinct.
While cheetahs grab headlines at India's Kuno National Park, five other remarkable species have been quietly thriving there for decades. From bold leopards to critically endangered vultures, these animals prove conservation success extends far beyond one famous feline.
Majestic griffon vultures have returned to Sardinia's skies after disappearing four decades ago, marking one of Italy's most remarkable wildlife comebacks. The birds of prey are now breeding successfully across the Mediterranean island.
Conservation groups across six African nations are establishing protected "safe zones" to save vulture populations from extinction. The bold experiment adapts a successful Asian model to protect these vital scavengers across vast African landscapes.
A tiny Italian island saved its griffon vultures from near extinction, growing the population from just 60 birds in 2014 to more than 500 today. It's one of Europe's most remarkable wildlife comeback stories.
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South Africa's Environment Minister stopped a solar energy project after discovering the company replaced environmental consultants to hide risks to threatened birds. The decision protects four vulnerable species, including three types of endangered vultures.