Vultures: Essential Guardians of Human Health Despite Their Grim Reputation

Despite their deathly image, vultures are crucial for human health, a new study shows

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The decline in vulture populations in India caused a $70 billion health crisis and over half a million deaths from 2000 to 2005

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In India, vultures are essential for ecosystem balance, controlling scavenger populations and preventing disease spread

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Anant Sudarshan witnessed how cattle carcasses in India led to disease and toxic waste, prompting government intervention

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Despite the 2006 diclofenac ban, vultures may not fully recover, underscoring the need to tackle species loss proactively

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