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- World Wildlife Fund
- July 23, 2015
- Thursday, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
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Another continental vulture crisis: Africa’s vultures collapsing toward extinction
World Wildlife Fund
Thursday, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
July 23, 2015
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Another continental vulture crisis: Africa’s vultures collapsing toward extinction
World Wildlife Fund
Thursday, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
July 23, 2015
Vultures face many threats including poisoning and trade in traditional medicines. Dr. Ogada presents the first estimates of a 30-year pan-African vulture decline. Several populations have declined by 62% over three generations. Six appear to qualify for Critically Endangered status by the IUCN. Dr. Ogada discussed trends and threats to vultures…