Picking through a dozen vulture nests, scientists discovered hundreds of artifacts, including a sandal that could be more ...

In recent decades, the vulture population in India has collapsed. Since the mid-1990s, populations of several species of the big carrion-eating birds have decreased by up to 99.9%. A study reveals ...

It turns out the bearded vulture—also called the quebrantahuesos, or bonebreaker—isn’t just a carrion scavenger. It’s also a keen collector of human ephemera. This habit has given researchers in ...

Circling vultures aren't waiting for you to die, and seeing them should be a welcome sight because of the benefits they bring ...

Worldwide, populations of scavenging animals that feed on rotting carcasses are declining. Scientists are finding that this can seriously hurt human health. NPR science reporter Jonathan Lambert has ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Most bird nests are temporary homes, but not for the bearded vulture ...

Endangered bearded vultures disappeared from the cliffs of southern Spain decades ago. But a peculiar legacy remains, one that offers a glimpse back in time more than 600 years. The massive nests ...

The vulture was arrested alongside it's owner in Maiha, Adamawa state. The sight of a vulture is bad news in some communities A vulture arrested by the Police in Adamawa state has consumed meat worth ...

A study of black vulture feathers in Mexico showed that the scavengers are exposed to an array of heavy metals. Researchers gathered 125 molting feathers from open dumpsites and sanitary landfills in ...