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Deadly: Mitigation measures will cut injuries and fatalities of birds that come into contact with power lines (left) and wind turbines. Photo: VulPro

Power lines, turbines fatal for vultures

Data shows that 191 vultures were killed in five years – and that is probably an underestimate

  • Sheree Bega
14 min read
The initial phase of a groundbreaking effort to relocate wild Cape and African white-backed vultures (above) in Southern Africa has seen remarkable success.(Photo by: Arterra/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

South Africa’s largest vulture relocation project hailed as a success

A total of 160 Cape and African white-backed vultures have a new home at Shamwari Private Game Reserve in the Eastern Cape, where they can heal and breed This content is restricted to registered users and subscribers. Get Your Free Account The Mail & Guardian is committed to providing all our readers with the best possible experience. Please register your free account now. Your registration is your first step to becoming an M&G community member. Register Registration enables: – M&G newsletters access – notifications – the best possible experience Already registered? Login here Want to subscribe and get even more benefits? Explore our subscription offers

  • Eyaaz
1 min read
Increased vehicular traffic and better-paved roads in montane environments heighten the risks to wildlife. (File photo by Kerri Wolter)

Vulture relocation project will be biggest in South Africa

The first group of 155 Cape and African White-backed Vultures will find a new home at Shamwari Private Game Reserve in the Eastern Cape

  • Des Erasmus
3 min read