Endangered White-Rumped Vultures Tagged with GSM Trackers in Maharashtra

Ten white-rumped vultures, a critically endangered species, were tagged with GSM trackers in Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve, Maharashtra. The initiative, part of the Jatayu conservation project, aims to monitor the movements and behavior of these vultures. The project involves collaboration between the BNHS and local forest department.

In a significant move for wildlife conservation, ten critically endangered white-rumped vultures were equipped with GSM trackers in Maharashtra’s Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve.

Part of the Jatayu conservation project, this initiative aims to monitor the vultures' movements, with field director Jitendra Ramgaonkar announcing the collaboration between the Bombay Natural History Society and local forest authorities.

These vultures, previously relocated from Haryana's Pinjore, underwent comprehensive health assessments, including blood and faecal sample collection, ensuring their well-being before release into the wild.