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Sign in to searchHimalayan Griffon Vulture: Conservation Concerns and Recent Mortality Event
The recent death of 25 Himalayan Griffon Vultures in the buffer zone of Dudhwa Tiger Reserve has raised serious ecological concerns. Preliminary findings suggest secondary poisoning, likely caused by ingestion of toxic carcasses, rather than direct hunting.
The Himalayan Griffon Vulture is one of the largest Old World vultures, native to the Himalayan and trans-Himalayan regions. It is a scavenger, feeding exclusively on carrion, thereby playing a vital role in maintaining ecosystem health by preventing the spread of diseases such as anthrax and rabies. The species migrates seasonally to the Indian plains during winter, increasing its vulnerability in human-dominated landscapes.
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Himalayan Griffon Vultures face critical threats from secondary poisoning and habitat loss. Explore conservation efforts, ecological importance, and India's Vulture Action Plan.
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