TED-Ed: Vultures: The acid-puking, plague-busting heroes of the ecosystem | Kenny Coogan

The video explores the vital role vultures play in ecosystems, particularly in Mauritania. It highlights their unique adaptations, such as strong beaks and acidic stomachs, which allow them to consume diseased carrion without harm. However, vultures face significant threats from human activities, including the use of the drug diclofenac and poaching. These threats have led to a drastic decline in vulture populations, causing ecological imbalances. Conservation efforts, such as banning harmful drugs and establishing vulture restaurants, aim to restore vulture populations and maintain their crucial role in the environment.

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