CLEAN : Nature's cleaners: Cyprus returns rare vultures to wild

The video discusses the release of Spanish birds in Cyprus, focusing on the use of GPS transmitters for tracking. It highlights the illegal use of poison baits in the countryside, which poses a threat to Griffon vultures. The importance of vultures as natural cleaners in the ecosystem is emphasized, along with their role in maintaining biodiversity. The video concludes by explaining vultures' feeding habits, noting their preference for carcasses and lack of interest in live prey.

What was the purpose of attaching GPS transmitters to the birds?

• To study their feeding habits

• To track their migration patterns

• To observe their interaction with other species

• To monitor their health

What illegal activity is threatening the Griffon vultures in Cyprus?

• Hunting of vultures

• Deforestation

• Placing poison baits

• Capturing vultures for zoos

Why are Griffon vultures considered flagship species?

• They are the largest birds in the region

• They symbolize the health of the ecosystem

• They are the most colorful birds

• They are the fastest flying birds

What role do vultures play in the ecosystem?

• Cleaning up carcasses

• Building nests for other birds

• Spreading seeds

• Pollinating flowers

How do vultures help in preventing the spread of diseases?

• By cleaning water sources

• By consuming dead animals

• By eating insects

• By scaring away predators

What do vultures primarily feed on?

• Fruits and vegetables

• Fish

• Live prey

• Dead carcasses

Why are vultures not a threat to humans or pets?

• They are too small to cause harm

• They are only interested in dead animals

• They are afraid of humans

• They are nocturnal creatures