Tag: cape vulture

Think you know vultures? Think again. The Cape vulture is one of South Africa’s most awe-inspiring – and endangered – avian giants. These feathered powerhouses are crucial to the ecosystem, yet many people know surprisingly little about them. Fortunately, the Bothongo Rhino & Lion Nature Reserve offers one of the best places in the country…

The largest relocation of vultures ever undertaken reached a critical milestone, when approval was granted to move a first tranche of 155 birds to a new home in the Eastern Cape. Now that the Department of Forestry Fisheries and Environment has given the green light, work is underway on a bespoke facility at Shamwari Private…