The Hindu analysis – 4.October.2016
Vultures in Telangana: There is an increase in number of vultures in Bejjur forest range in Telangana mainly attributed by practice of cattle slaughter. The long billed vultures are listed under the ‘critically endangered’ category by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Major reasons for decline of vultures in India: Presence of ‘Diclofenac’, a non-steroidal antiRead More…