Knee-Deep in Carcasses: Why We Need Vultures – With Kerri Wolter from VulPro

Описание: Vultures are often misunderstood, but these remarkable birds play an essential role in maintaining ecosystem health. In this episode of The Conservation Station, Dr Garrett Eriksen sits down with Kerri Wolter, the founder and director of VulPro, South Africa’s leading vulture conservation organisation. Vultures may not be conventionally "cute," but as we’ll uncover in this episode, they are intelligent, social, and incredibly important. By the end, you might just see these birds in a whole new light!

Knee-Deep in Carcasses: Why We Need Vultures – With Kerri Wolter from VulPro

Key Takeaways:

The critical role vultures play in preventing the spread of disease.
How media and pop culture have fuelled negative perceptions of vultures.
The biggest threats to vulture populations, including poisoning, habitat destruction, and power line collisions.
Why education and public outreach are vital to changing attitudes toward these birds.
The inspiring story of Percy, the Cape vulture, and how he changed Kerri’s life and sparked the creation of VulPro.
How you can get involved in vulture conservation and make a difference.
Kerri also shares exciting news about her nomination for the prestigious 2025 Indianapolis Prize, often called the Nobel Prize of Conservation!

🎧 Tune in now and help us spread the word about vulture conservation!

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