Vultures are among the least loved animals. African conservationists are trying to change that

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African conservationists saving vultures from going extinct

Vultures have an image problem. Seen as ugly and associated with death, they are among the least loved animals in the world. But conservationists in Africa are trying to change that. They've launched an effort to save endangered vultures by trying to put a dollar figure on their incredible value.

Why conservationists are trying to improve the image of a bird associated with death

Vultures have an image crisis and are among the least loved animals in the world

African conservationists aim to change mindsets about unpopular vultures

Vultures are nature’s ‘best sanitation services’, and are estimated to worth US$1.8 billion a year to certain ecosystems in southern Africa.

Vultures are among the least loved animals. African conservationists are trying to change that

Vultures have an image problem. Seen as ugly and associated with death, they are among the least loved animals in the world. But conservationists in Africa are trying to change that.They've launched an effort to save endangered vultures by trying to put a dollar figure on their incredible value.A recent report by the BirdLife International conservation organization estimated that vultures are worth $1.8 billion a year to certain ecosystems in so…

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