They may be back, but vultures still face many dangers. With a wingspan of up to three meters, the bearded vulture is one of the largest birds of prey in Europe. In Germany, the species had been ...

Bearded vultures had been brought back from the brink of extinction through a project involving 120 captive vultures. Is this a success? The bottleneck effect may be a lingering threat for them.

Their scavenging habits don't really help their reputation either. Most vultures' looks may be off-putting, but bearded vultures, also known as lammergeiers, are brightly colored, making them a ...