10,000 Birds

MAY 13, 2015

The vultures didn’t kill it, but they’ll clean up the mess. The populations remain stable in Ethiopia, Tanzania and southern Africa, but have collapsed in West Africa and have declined in other parts as well. And they are always a pleasure to see. The cute dead little Wildebeest?

Africa 175

Africa Feral Ethiopia Tanzania 175

10,000 Birds

MAY 8, 2012

Marabous have also learnt another trick, and that is to follow vultures and scavenge off the remains of Lion and other large predator kills. They have even been known to kill children who have been incautious enough to approach too closely. They also prey on frogs and crabs. They are also attracted by fires and can gather in thousands.

Africa 246

Africa Tanzania South Africa Uganda 246

10,000 Birds

JULY 10, 2012

An adult (left) and subadult (right) White-backed Vulture with full crops after feeding on the remains of a Lion kill, Ndutu, Tanzania by Adam Riley. This is despite the fact that the Northern Bald Ibis was one of the earliest officially protected species, thanks to a decree by Archbishop Leonhard of Salzburg in 1504.

Endangered Species 202

Endangered Species Species Morocco South Africa 202