Lappet-faced Vulture (Torgos tracheliotus) adult, and Hooded Vulture (Necrosyrtes monachus) immature, feeding, scavenging at Blue Wildebeest (Connochaetus taurinus) carcass, Serengeti N. P. Tanzania, november
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Lappet-faced Vulture (Torgos tracheliotus) adult, and Hooded Vulture (Necrosyrtes monachus) immature, feeding, scavenging at Blue Wildebeest (Connochaetus taurinus) carcass, Serengeti N. P. Tanzania, november
Lappet-faced Vulture (Torgos tracheliotus) adult, and Hooded Vulture (Necrosyrtes monachus) immature, feeding, scavenging at Blue Wildebeest (Connochaetus taurinus) carcass, Serengeti N.P. Tanzania, november
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Feathered Feast - A Wild Vulture Banquet in the Serengeti!
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this snapshot, nature's cleanup crew takes center stage as a Lappet-faced Vulture and an immature Hooded Vulture engage in a thrilling scavenger showdown. The scene unfolds against the backdrop of Tanzania's breathtaking Serengeti National Park, where November brings both abundance and competition. With their razor-sharp beaks and keen eyesight, these majestic raptors have descended upon a Blue Wildebeest carcass like famished dinner guests at an all-you-can-eat buffet. Their feathers ruffle with anticipation as they feast on the spoils of nature's circle of life. The adult Lappet-faced Vulture stands tall and proud, its regal presence commanding respect among its feathery peers. Meanwhile, the young Hooded Vulture eagerly shadows its elder counterpart, learning the art of survival from one generation to another. As they tear into their meal with gusto, these avian scavengers remind us that even in death there is beauty and purpose. They play a vital role in maintaining balance within ecosystems by swiftly disposing of carrion left behind by other predators. So next time you witness vultures soaring high above or catching your eye with their distinctive hunched silhouette on the ground, remember that they are not just creatures of doom and gloom but essential guardians of our natural world – keeping it clean one carcass at a time!
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