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| Griffon Vulture Preparing for Landing |
This is the largest bird in Israel - the Griffon Vulture. With wings that span over 2.5m (and sometimes near 3m), it's so impressive to observe in the air, gliding effortlessly. When they decide to land, their power projects through - just look at those claws!
Vultures are scavengers, eating carcasses of dead animals, and are very important for the environment as they're basically keeping it clean.
They are endangered, being hunted in some parts of the world, and poisoned in others by misinformed farmers. There are huge conservation and rehabilitation efforts in Israel (and other countries) to try and salvage these amazing creatures.
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