Vultures: Nature's Clean-up Crew
Vultures are often thought of as ugly or scary birds, but they play an important role in the environment. They are scavengers, which means they eat dead animals. This helps to keep the environment clean and free of disease. Vultures also help to control populations of rodents and other small animals that can carry diseases. There are many different species of vultures, but they all share some common characteristics. They have large wingspans, which allows them to soar for long periods of time without having to flap their wings. They also have strong beaks and talons, which they use to tear apart flesh. Vultures are found on every continent except Antarctica. They are most common in warm climates, such as Africa, Asia, and South America. However, there are a few species of vultures that live in North America, including the turkey vulture and the black vulture. Here in the UK, we have one species of vulture, the Cinereous Vulture . It's a rare visitor to our shores, mainly seen in Sc
