Happy International Vulture Awareness Day

September 5, 2015 in In the Wild and Vultures with 3 comments

Today is International Vulture Awareness day! Zoos, conservation organizations and other groups around the world are celebrating vultures this weekend. Vultures serve a very important role in the world's ecosystem. By removing dead animal remains these scavenging birds clean up the environment and help prevent diseases from spreading.

Unfortunately, most of the 23 vulture species that can be found around the world are endangered. Threats include habitat loss, changes in livestock management, persecution, and hunting. Show your support for these amazing creatures by attending one of this weekend's many Vulture Day events around the world and support a vulture conservation organization in your area. Check the official IVAD website for a list of all participating organizations.

Go out and celebrate vultures today! ... or print our vulture coloring pages and stay home for some cute vulture coloring fun.

Scene with Birdorable vultures from around the world

Comments

Bar tailed godwit on March 13, 2017 at 1:57 PM wrote:

Thanks (for vultures cleaning up the earth!)

Spurwing Plover on May 31, 2022 at 5:57 AM wrote:

Q. Where do vultures live? A.In a Condor Minium

Davier Tay on December 12, 2022 at 4:32 AM wrote:

Like a Q&A

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