IVAD - Joint Poster Contest - EA and BC

Vultures are an oft-misunderstood bird due to their propensity to consume dead flesh. Some cultures revere them, but others see vultures as pests or dirty birds, or worse, a harbinger of bad things. Scientifically speaking, vultures contribute to the thriving of a healthy ecosystem because they rid the environment of decaying flesh in an efficient manner. However, many vulture species are endangered. For example, many Indian species of vultures are at risk due to the accumulation of Diclofenac in their systems from eating carcasses that contain this powerful painkiller. Let us celebrate the cathartic effect of vultures for International Vulture Day by creating informational posters! Vulture endangerment is a threat to the health of the ecosystem, and education is a powerful weapon, especially when it concerns such misunderstood birds as vultures!