I have written a few articles recently about vulture conservation to help raise awareness. I hope you enjoy them:

“International Vulture Awareness Day 2009 is Almost Here!”

http://ecoworldly.com/2009/09/02/international-vulture-awareness-day-2009-is-almost-here/

“India’s Vulture Population Has Plummeted from 40 Million to 60,000: Poisoned by Drug Diclofenac”

http://ecoworldly.com/2009/07/24/indias-vulture-population-has-plummeted-from-40-million-to-60000-poisoned-by-drug-diclofenac/

“Vulture Conservation Efforts in Namibia Threatened by Illegal Poisoning”

http://ecoworldly.com/2009/08/21/vulture-conservation-efforts-in-namibia-threatened-by-illegal-poisoning/

“Tourists Responsible for Deaths of Protected Griffon Vultures in Croatia”

http://ecoworldly.com/2009/08/05/tourists-responsible-for-deaths-of-protected-griffon-vultures-in-croatia/

“Is Decline in India’s Vulture Population Linked to Spread of Rabies in Humans?”

http://ecoworldly.com/2009/07/24/is-decline-in-indias-vulture-population-linked-to-spread-of-rabies-in-humans/

“Vulture Restaurant Opens in Pakistan”

http://ecoworldly.com/2009/07/30/vulture-restaurant-opens-in-pakistan/

“Nearly Extinct Captive-Bred Slender-Billed Vulture is Ready to Fledge”

http://ecoworldly.com/2009/08/07/nearly-extinct-captive-bred-slender-billed-vulture-is-ready-to-fledge/

Thank you for bringing attention to vultures – International Vulture Awareness Day is a brilliant idea!

– Rhishja Larson