Generations of bearded vultures return to the same nesting sites for centuries, offering archaeologists a glimpse into the past. Antoni Margalida Bearded vultures are unusual birds. Their diet ...

The new work suggests that scavenging persisted among humans long after hunting emerged. So while it has long been argued ...

Cliff-rappelling scientists uncovered a crossbow bolt, part of a slingshot and 25 shoes in ancient vulture nesting sites ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Most bird nests are temporary homes, but not for the bearded vulture ...

Worldwide, populations of scavenging animals that feed on rotting carcasses are declining. Scientists are finding that this can seriously hurt human health. NPR science reporter Jonathan Lambert has ...

Scavengers often get a bad rap — hyena giggles are nefarious, crows gather in “murders” and the naked necks of vultures speak for themselves. But the bodies of the dead don’t just disappear.

NEW YORK — A baby vulture at a New York zoo is being fed not by another bird but by hand puppet — a decades-old technique used to ensure the chick doesn’t identify too closely with its human handlers.

High in the cliffs of southern Spain, researchers have uncovered something extraordinary, ancient vulture nests that have ...