Vultures are crucial scavengers that help maintain ecosystem health by consuming dead animals. Despite historical persecution leading to their near extinction, conservation efforts in Europe, particularly in Bulgaria, have successfully reintroduced several vulture species. Projects funded by the EU and NGOs aim to restore habitats and raise awareness about threats like poisoning and habitat loss. The Birds Directive of 1979 protects these species and promotes their conservation. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)