Vulture-safe Zones benefit biodiversity and people
Southern African vulture populations are declining rapidly and vulture-safe zones have been established to address threats to vultures
A conservation success story – the return of the majestic Cape Vulture
The Cape Vulture was listed as Endangered on the IUCN’s Red List of Threatened Species, but in 2021 it was ‘down listed’ to Vulnerable. This is a remarkable conservation success story and testament to the tireless efforts of multiple generations of conservationists.
Rampant poisoning poses a deadly risk to vultures in West Africa
Poisoning poses a deadly risk to vultures in West Africa Dr Lindy Thompson, the EWT’s Birds of Prey Programme African vulture numbers are declining at an alarming rate, and their key threat throughout Africa is believed to be poisoning. One of the reasons people...
A conservation success story – the return of the majestic Cape Vulture
A conservation success story – the return of the majestic Cape Vulture Lindy Thompson and Danielle du Toit, the EWT Birds of Prey Programme Cape Vultures (Gyps coprotheres) are endemic to southern Africa. They are one of South Africa’s larger vulture species, weighing...