13/08/2026
131,000. A big number but not if you equate it to the estimated number of Hooded Vultures left in our skies. Rapidly decreasing, we have likely lost over 80%.
Why should we care? By consuming carcasses, they prevent the spread of dangerous diseases, recycle nutrients, and keep both wildlife and human communities healthier. Their decline threatens ecological balance and increases risks from disease vectors like rats.