When a small farmer from a village in Kerala devised a new mechanism to make the arduous task of climbing coconut trees easier, he might have never imagined that his innovation would one day help save the highly endangered vultures of India. But that is exactly how some conservationists in the western state of Gujarat are ensuring that vulture population is safe on the tree top.
Rare Flock of White-rumped Vulture Spotted in Sivasagar, Assam
A flock of more than 40 White-rumped vultures was sighted in Assam Sivasagar district’s Panidihing Bird sanctuary recently. Considering that these vultures are in the list of critically endangered species, it is heartening news that after 3 years they were seen in such large numbers.
Four New ‘Vulture Restaurants’ Open in India
Vultures, the critically endangered birds of prey have now got themselves four restaurants to choose from to have a meal that is tasteful and more importantly free from chemicals that are proving to be fatal for the birds. These new locations will provide safe meals to the birds every day.