Vultures and Ecological Health

This chapter explores the alarming decline of vulture populations in South Asia due to the toxic effects of the drug diclofenic. It discusses the critical role vultures play as sentinel species in ecosystems and the subsequent public health crisis triggered by their disappearance. The narrative emphasizes the urgent need for conservation efforts to restore these essential scavengers, who significantly impact both ecological balance and human health.

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