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Rare Himalayan Griffon Vulture!

Recommended for Preparatory Grades

People in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, managed to catch a sighting of a rare white vulture. Despite the fact that most vulture species are becoming extinct in the country.

The locals played host to the capture of a rare Himalayan Griffon Vulture.

The Himalayan Griffon Vulture has a wingspan of almost five feet. It is typically found in the Himalayas of the Tibetan plateau and is considered to be “near endangered”.

Key facts!

  • An extremely rare Himalayan Griffon Vulture was taken into custody in Colonelganj in Kanpur.
  • According to the news reports, the vulture had been spotted in the region for about a week.
  • According to locals, “The vulture had been residing in this area for the past week.”
  • Although the locals tried several times but were unable to catch the vulture.
  • In the end, however, they were successful in catching the vulture.
  • Almost immediately after that, the forest department was informed of the situation.
  • Thereafter the vulture was given to the authorities and was taken care of.
  • A number of residents from the surrounding area converged on the location in order to have sight of the exotic bird and take photographs with it.
  • It is unclear how the vulture landed in Kanpur but the citizens are happy that it will be taken care of by the forest officials.

Smithsonian tells us why the Griffon Vultures depend on the Sun to fly.

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