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Background
Overview
Vulture conservation is a classic case study for biodiversity loss, ecosystem services, human-wildlife conflict, and the effectiveness of environmental policies. It highlights the interconnectedness of human activities and ecological health, and the role of scientific institutions in conservation.
Vultures are critically important scavengers that play a vital ecological role in maintaining ecosystem health by rapidly consuming animal carcasses, thereby preventing the spread of diseases. Their drastic decline across India, primarily due to human-induced factors, represents a significant threat to biodiversity and ecosystem services.