The Raptors will be hosting its annual fundraising event in support of International Vulture Awareness Day.
=0D=0A=We will be raising funds for global vulture conservation efforts and also for the Raptor Rescue Society (RRS). The RRS is a local, non-profit organization that rescues and rehabilitates injured birds of prey.
=0D=0A=Many vulture species throughout Africa and Asia are listed as critically endangered. The White-Rumped Vulture, for example, has suffered a population decline of 99.9% since 1992. The vast majority of these population declines are related to poisoning and are entirely preventable.
=0D=0A=Vultures are nature’s clean-up crew and one of the most effective agents for disease control. Potent digestive acids enable vultures to consume infected carcasses without propagating disease. The loss of these important scavenger birds is of great detriment to humans, particularly in rural parts of Africa and Asia where outbreaks of rabies and anthrax are on the rise as wild dog populations thrive in the absence of carrion-eating competitors.
=0D=0A=Although numerous vulture species are on the brink of extinction, the vulture crisis continues to be poorly reported in the western world.
=0D=0A=Come learn more about these neat birds at The Raptors centre! We will also have a BBQ, a silent auction, and kids activities.
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