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A home on Churton Street displays a printed sign reading “Hillsborough Vultures, Nature’s Custodians.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026

Vultures circle over the town of Huehuetla in the central state of Hidalgo, which, along with Puebla to the south and Veracruz in the east, bore the brunt of days of torrential rains.

From Barron's • Oct. 15, 2025

Vultures thus fulfil an important ecological role by cleaning landscapes of carrion and containing the spread of wildlife diseases.

From Science Daily • Nov. 19, 2024

Vultures from the dumpsite are a nuisance at mealtimes.

From Seattle Times • May 5, 2024

Vultures perched above him, expecting a hearty meal.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari