Often symbolising death, vultures are ironically facing the threat of extinction themselves, shedding light on the intricate balance between humans & nature. The sudden collapse of vulture populations in India around the millennium had unforeseen consequences, leading to an explosion in the wild dog population & a surge in rabies cases. According to estimates from researchers at the University of Bath & the Institute of Economic Growth in India, the loss of vultures cost India over USD 30 billion. Human Influence and Sixth Extinction A researcher at the University of Oslo, Sara Asu Schroer emphasizes, “Never before have humans had … Continue reading Endangered Vultures: Deciphering the Delicate Equilibrium between Nature’s Cycle and Human Influence!