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An unexpected rescue of a legendary Bearded Vulture “Balthazar” - Vulture Conservation Foundation

Summary by 4vultures.org
The oldest Bearded Vulture (Gypaetus barbatus) ever recorded in the wild was recently rescued in the French Alps. His remarkable story, closely intertwined with the international reintroduction and conservation programme, also reveals a more troubling reality: a lead fragment lodged in his foot, most likely the result of an old shooting incident. It is a stark reminder that, despite its strictly protected status, the species remains at risk. In …
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4vultures.org broke the news in on Monday, December 15, 2025.
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