A king vulture (Sarcoramphus papa) at the Johannesburg Zoo in South Africa during the public viewing event held to raise awareness about the threats faced by bird species in the country due to climate ...

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The chick, hatched February 25, is being hand-raised to ensure its successful development as some vulture parents can be neglectful toward their chicks. This king vulture chick's genetics are valuable ...