Problem
Threatened species of Gyps
Other Names:
Threatened species of Vulture Nature:
Vultures and their scavenging companions are one of the most persecuted groups of animals. In attempting to control the loss of livestock to animals such as Jackals and stray dogs, vultures will be persecuted as non-target species. Farmers will lace carcasses with poison as bait and inevitably vultures will feed from these and become poisoned themselves. Vultures have also been persecuted due to the belief that they spread anthrax to livestock.
Incidence:
The South African Red Data Book lists nine of the southern African region's fourteen scavenging birds as being rare, "Vulnerable" or "Endangered".
Broader Problems:
Threatened species of Accipitridae Narrower Problems:
Threatened species of Gyps indicusThreatened species of Gyps bengalensisThreatened species of Gyps coprotheres Organizations:
BirdLife International Subject(s):
Societal Problems → Endangered speciesRelated UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
E: Emanations of other problems Date of last update
24.09.2020 – 00:38 CEST