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The Vanishing Vultures of India

This chapter explores the alarming decline of vulture populations in India, highlighting their critical role in ecosystem health by controlling disease through the consumption of dead livestock. It investigates the tragic consequences of their loss on both wildlife and human health, driven largely by the use of the anti-inflammatory drug diclofenac, and emphasizes the urgent need for conservation efforts to protect these vital scavengers.

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