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Vultures are disappearing in Nigeria - but the 'Vulture King' is fighting to reverse the trend

Vultures are disappearing in Nigeria - but the 'Vulture King' is fighting to reverse the trend
BBC Science Wednesday 12 August 2026, 23:19 UTC 1 min read
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Some see them as sinister or hunt them for ritual use but these birds play a vital role in nature's cycle.

Some see them as sinister or hunt them for ritual use but these birds play a vital role in nature's cycle.
Vultures (ORG) Nigeria (LOCATION)
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