Why did India’s vultures vanish overnight? What caused one of the fastest bird population collapses in history?
In this gripping episode of Simply Wild, we unpack the chilling true story behind India’s vulture crisis — a mysterious disappearance that baffled scientists and devastated ecosystems.
From sacred sky burials to a killer veterinary drug, we dive deep into how diclofenac, a common painkiller, nearly drove the White-rumped Vulture, Indian Vulture, and Slender-billed Vulture to extinction.
🧠 Learn about:
The vital role vultures play in India’s ecosystem
The cultural importance of vultures in Parsi traditions
How science solved the mystery behind their mass deaths
What it takes to bring back a species from the brink
🦅 If you love stories about wildlife, environmental science, and untold Indian history, this one’s for you.
👉 Got a wild history story or animal moment worth sharing? Reach out — your idea might be the next episode!
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