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Indian Vulture: Conservation and Facts by josh321 is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The Indian vulture is a critically endangered bird of prey native to the Indian subcontinent. It feeds primarily on carrion and plays an important ecological role by removing rotting meat. However, its population declined dramatically in the late 20th century, dropping by 97%, due to the veterinary drug diclofenac which is toxic to vultures when ingested. There are now only an estimated 5,000-15,000 individuals remaining in the wild. Conservation efforts aim to protect the few remaining populations and allo
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