Endangered Himalayan Vulture
August 7 , 2023
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- The first instance of captive breeding of Himalayan vulture was recorded in India at the Assam State Zoo, Guwahati.
- The species is categorised as ‘Near Threatened’ with an estimated population of 66,000
- These Vultures are native to the high Himalayas.
- It is the second instance in the world, after France.
- Vulture population have experienced drastic declines in recent years.
- It was leading to ‘Critically Endangered’ status for three resident Gyps vulture species.
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