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Endangered Asian Vulture Closer To Extinction
Animals  (tags: animals, endangered, wildlife, globalwarming, environment )

Tom
- 470 days ago - upi.com
U.S. scientists say captive breeding colonies of a critically endangered vulture are too small to protect the bird species from extinction. With a seven-foot wingspan, the oriental white-backed vulture (Gyps bengalensis) was an awesome presence in south
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Kathy W. (301)
Tuesday September 9, 2008, 3:38 pm
"tens of millions"! And "diclofenac is still available and birds are still dying". Do they totally have to be extinct before diclofenac is no longer used??!! How upsetting. Thanks Tom.
 

Past Member (0)
Wednesday September 10, 2008, 1:31 pm
Noted and thanks Tom for sharing!
 

Marya G. (24)
Wednesday September 10, 2008, 4:00 pm
Noted and thanks for sharing!
 

Louise L. (48)
Wednesday September 10, 2008, 4:15 pm
Excuses, excuses. Since we are responsible for their extinction, we should be responsible for a breeding program that works!!!!! Thanks, Tom.
 
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