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Vulture conservation project to target illegal killing and poisoning in Chad

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Briefings

A new conservation project led by Sahara Conservation in Chad aims to protect dwindling vulture populations, specifically targeting Egyptian vultures and critically endangered Ruppell's vultures. The initiative focuses on the Ouadi Rimé-Ouadi Achim Faunal Reserve and Lake Fitri, areas where these birds breed. Key facts include that poisoning killed over 100 Ruppell's vultures last year in three incidents, and that vulture parts are being sold in Nigeria and Niger for belief-based use. The project is part of a larger EU-funded LIFE EV Safe Return program.

Key points

• Sahara Conservation launched a project in Chad to protect vultures, specifically targeting Egyptian vultures and critically endangered Ruppell's vultures in the Ouadi Rimé-Ouadi Achim Faunal Reserve and Lake Fitri.
• Poisoning killed more than 100 Ruppell's vultures in Chad last year in three incidents, with decapitated birds indicating belief-based use for market.

Context

This initiative addresses a Central Africa-wide decline in vulture populations, driven primarily by demand for belief-based use where vulture parts are sold for luck or misfortune. The project is part of a larger EU-funded LIFE EV Safe Return program focused on protecting the endangered Egyptian vulture, which migrates from Southern Europe, North Africa, and Asia to winter in sub-Saharan Africa.

Limitations

Evidence covers only Chad and the specific vulture species mentioned; no data on broader regional trends, specific dates for the LIFE program, or long-term population recovery metrics are provided.

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