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A critically endangered white-rumped vulture has been spotted in Cambodia's Lomphat Wildlife Sanctuary for the first time in a decade, proving conservation efforts work. The sighting comes after years of work to protect the species from poisoning and habitat loss.
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 group of school alumni in Chennai is making vulture conservation fun for kids with adorable caricatures on notebook labels. The eye-catching designs are teaching students why these endangered birds matter to our ecosystem.
When a rare vulture collapsed in 45°C heat, local residents and rescue teams raced to save it from attacking stray dogs. The successful rescue highlights both climate threats to wildlife and the power of community action.
When fierce storms battered Spain's coast, compassionate neighbors saved a rare Egyptian vulture that sought shelter on their balcony. The vulnerable bird, part of a scientific tracking program, is now recovering with wildlife experts.
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.
A cross-border conservation effort has reached its 20th year of protecting southern Africa's Bearded Vultures, with only 20 breeding pairs left without continued action. The program combines wild nest monitoring, captive breeding, and cooperation between South Africa and Lesotho to save these bone-eating mountain giants.
Traditional medicine practitioners in Nigeria are replacing vulture parts with plant alternatives, offering new hope for two critically endangered bird species. The shift comes after years of conservation outreach and shows real progress in protecting vultures from poaching.
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.
In a Nigerian town where vultures are sacred, one man is fighting to protect these misunderstood birds as their populations crash by 97% across Africa. His grassroots campaign shows how ancient traditions might hold the key to modern conservation.
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.
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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.
A wildlife conservationist's solo motorcycle journey across India to document dying vultures turned into a 20-year mission that quadrupled tiger populations and transformed poaching communities. Dr Dharmendra Khandal proves conservation works when you invest in both wildlife and people.
Across nine countries, a wildlife comeback fund helped reintroduce 19 species to landscapes where they'd vanished, with bison, vultures, and hamsters leading the charge. Nearly $1 million in flexible funding turned ambitious rewilding dreams into reality.
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.
More than 250 zoos and aquariums across five continents are working together to rescue endangered animals, restore their habitats, and give threatened species a fighting chance. From Wyoming toads to African vultures, their coordinated efforts are bringing animals back from the brink.
After rescuing 654 protected turtles and vultures from smugglers over six years, police in Madhya Pradesh are launching India's first coordinated railway wildlife protection program. The breakthrough mapping effort could save thousands of endangered animals from illegal trade.
A rapid wildlife survey revealed that India's famous Kaziranga National Park now protects 30 species of raptors and six stork species, including some of the world's rarest birds. The discovery confirms the park as a critical sanctuary for endangered species like the Pallas's fish eagle.
A dangerous slaughterhouse and market that caused countless accidents and health hazards in Aba, Nigeria has been successfully relocated, bringing relief to thousands of residents. The chaotic Waterside abattoir once turned a major bridge into a deadly bottleneck where runaway cattle injured people and contaminated water threatened public health.
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