Within our natural world we are surrounded by amazing facts of life. In this blog I have presented 10 remarkable facts on the lifestyles of birds of prey and vultures. 1) Harpy Eagles are one of the world’s largest and strongest eagles. According to the Peregrine fund, their hallux (a raptor’s back talon) averages 3 […]
Vulture populations are declining worldwide. Even a vulture whose stomach acids can kill deadly diseases, can’t handle pesticides, certain veterinary drugs, and lead from spent ammunition. Sadly, because they feed together, they will also die together when ingesting these dangerous substances. Vultures are important to ensure the health of humans and the ecosystems in which […]
World wide, many vulture populations are in trouble, yet they are one of the most essential birds. According to the National Geographic article, Bloody Good (2016), of the 23 species of vultures, only 7 are listed as least concern. Four are near threatened, three are endangered, and nine are critically endangered, including the California Condor. So […]
Vultures are one of the most misunderstood and maligned species in the world. Suli, the Draper Museum Raptor Experience’s Turkey Vulture, triggers a variety of feelings from our visitors. Upon first seeing her, our visitors initial reactions vary from faces showing disgust to smiles and wonder. Some people comment on how ugly she is, others […]
Did you know that Old World and New World Vultures are not closely related? I was very surprised to learn this when I began to work with Suli, the Draper Museum Raptor Experience’s Turkey Vulture. New World Vultures reside in North, Central, and South America. Old World Vultures can be found in Africa, Asia, and […]
What kind of a vulture is that? If you are in the Cody area, you know it’s a Turkey Vulture. Turkey vultures are the only vulture that migrates to Wyoming for the warmer months, where they help keep our environment clean and disease free by dining on dead animals. In the southern parts of our […]