Volcanoes don't just destroy; they also preserve. How is it that this vulture feather has survived for 30,000 years in ...

"Fossil feathers are usually preserved in ancient mudrocks laid down in lakes or lagoons. The fossil vulture is preserved in ash deposits, which is extremely unusual," study lead author Valentina ...

From overhead, a constant stream of new diners swoops in ... As placid as suburban ducks, they rest, at peace with the world. THE VULTURE MAY be the most maligned bird on the planet, a living ...

A new assessment highlights an increased extinction risk among some of the continent’s vulture species. “Vultures and other birds play a critical role in maintaining healthy ecosystems,” said Simon ...

“This habitat incorporates elements that are specifically designed for the species like colony ... related to eagles and hawks than to “New World” vultures such as turkey vultures and ...

However, black vultures (Cathartes aura) are unique among New World vultures in that they are reported to kill vulnerable and newborn livestock, creating a financial burden to producers. Estimates ...

The near-extinction of India’s vultures due to diclofenac poisoning triggered an ecological and public health crisis. As scavengers vanished, disease outbreaks surged, exposing the deep link between ...

Vulture populations in Southern Africa are dwindling, yet the birds could bring large economic benefits to the region, ...

However, black vultures also hunt. Among its targets are newborn cattle, goats and sheep. The species is found in North and South America and is listed by the International Union for Conservation ...

One of the ancient vulture's fossilized feathers ... "The fossil record is continually surprising us, be it new fossil species, strange new body shapes, or in this case, new styles of fossil ...