Research review: study finds no clear evidence that vultures

A recently published study illustrates that although vultures can carry microorganisms that can cause disease in humans, vultures don’t pose a threat to public health, but rather likely limit the spread of diseases.  Overview Many suggest that obligate scavenger birds (vultures and condors) are resistant to microorganisms (bacteria, viruses and fungal infections). However, the effects that microorganisms […]

Endangered birds experience 'virgin birth,' a first for the species

Evidence gaps and diversity among potential win–win solutions for conservation and human infectious disease control - The Lancet Planetary Health

cinereousvulture Archives - Page 8 of 23 - Vulture Conservation

Vultures Could Help Prevent Spread of Infectious Diseases

Research review: A Global Review of Causes of Morbidity and Mortality in Free-Living Vultures - Vulture Conservation Foundation

Vulture Research Soars as the Scavengers' Numbers Decline

Gyps bengalensis - BirdBase

research Archives - Page 3 of 4 - Vulture Conservation Foundation

Do Vultures And Condors Spread Diseases?

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