Himalayan Vultures

Himalayan Vultures

News: The Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) researchers have recorded the first instance of successful captive breeding of the Himalayan vulture (Gyps himalayensis) in India at the Assam State Zoo, Guwahati.

About:
• Categorized as ‘Near Threatened’ on the IUCN Red list of Threatened species, the Himalayan Vulture is a common winter migrant to the Indian plains and resident of High Himalayas.
• It ranges from western China to central China and Mongolia, with the ability to fly at altitudes of up to 5,500 meters.

About BNHS:
• The Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) is one of the largest non-governmental organizations in India engaged in conservation and biodiversity research.
• It was founded on September 15, 1883, and supports many research efforts through grants. The BNHS also publishes the Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society.

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