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The Changing Fortunes of Europe’s Vultures – Part 1

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The chicks need six months to develop so the adults lay their eggs in January. In Franco’s day, a price was paid to farmers and hunters who brought evidence of having shot “vermin”. Griffon Vultures have a long breeding season. So why are these Griffons arriving now? Isn’t it a bit late to breed? All this changed with protection.

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