PolicyThursday, March 5, 2026Mongabay
Satellite images identify vulture breeding colonies by their droppings
Recent advancements in satellite imaging have enabled the identification of Rüppell’s vulture breeding colonies based on their droppings, providing crucial data for conservation efforts. With the population of these critically endangered vultures declining by over 90% in the past 40 years, targeted protective measures can now be implemented in these identified breeding areas.
