Vulture Population Revival

Sighting of 147 nests of rare vultures including white-rumped vultures and slender-billed vultures in Sudurpaschim Province has added hope among conservationists. The sighting of nests in such a large number shows that the vulture population of these endangered large birds is steadily recovering in Nepal. Endeavours like the vulture conservation action plan, the opening of various vulture restaurants and the combined effort at national and local levels have helped vulture population thrive lately. In the mid-Nineties, these vultures had witnessed deaths in large numbers and scientific lab analysis had found that veterinary drug Diclofenac was found to be main culprit. Later, use of this drug was banned. The ban on the use of Diclofenac played a crucial role in a vulture population revival.