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High conservation importance of range-edge populations of Hooded Vultures (Necrosyrtes monachus).
Scientific reports - 4 Aug 2024
Le Roux Rynhardt, Colmonero-Costeira Ivo, Deikumah Justus P, Thompson Lindy J, Russo Isa-Rita M, Jansen van Vuuren Bettine, Willows-Munro Sandi
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Critically endangered Hooded Vultures (Necrosyrtes monachus Temminck, 1823), like many vulture species globally, are experiencing rapid population declines due to anthropogenic factors such as poisonings, human persecution, trading for belief-based use, and habitat loss/degradation. The Hooded Vulture is widespread across sub-Saharan Africa. Although it is considered one of the most abundant vultures in West...
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