Assam records world’s first-ever release of captive-bred slender-billed vultures
Summary
- Assam has recorded the world’s first-ever release of captive-bred slender-billed vultures.
- The population of Gyps vultures in India has declined by 99% over the last 20 years.
- The decline is attributed to the use of veterinary painkiller drugs.
Key Facts
- · Species affected: Gyps vultures
- · Decline in population: 99% over 20 years
- · Cause of decline: Veterinary painkiller drugs
Why it matters
The release of captive-bred slender-billed vultures is a significant conservation effort to restore the declining population of Gyps vultures in India.
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