<< INTERNATIONAL VULTURE DAY >> 16 of the world's most endangered vulture species Vultures have an undeserved bad reputation. They're often seen as dirty, ugly scavengers, congregating around dead or dying animals. But the reality is that ecosystems rely on these birds, which have many important roles. Vultures need large ranges to scan for food and undisturbed areas in which to nest. They also need an abundance of prey species since they rely more on chance than their own hunting skills to eat. All of these things have been reduced by human activity. Of the 23 vulture species of the world, 16 are considered near threatened, vulnerable to extinction, endangered or critically endangered. Just what do we stand to lose? An incredible diversity of unique, specialized, and yes, beautiful birds that fill vital roles in ecosystems. Help save vultures today: -RSPB's Saving Asia's Vultures from Extinction campaign. Saving Asia's Vultures from Extinction, or SAVE, a consortium of organizations coordinating conservation efforts for Asia's vultures. -VulPro, which focuses on vultures in general, with a particular focus on cape vultures. -Vulture Conservation Foundation, or VCF, a non-profit focused on European vulture species, including bearded vultures, griffon vultures, cinereous vultures, and Egyptian vultures. Endangered Wildlife Trust VulPro International Vulture Awareness Day 2019 #internationalvultureday #endangeredwildlifetrust #vulpro https://www.instagram.com/p/B2G3gP-hRGT/?igshid=1lnkanfuepsvi