Breakthrough in Saving One of Africa's Most Endangered Raptors (Lappet-Faced Vulture)

Breakthrough in saving one of Africa's most endangered raptors (Lappet-faced vulture)

Only 180 breeding pairs of these birds left A critically rare Lappet-faced Vulture chick has just hatched at Vulpro’s captive breeding facility based at Shamwari Private Game Reserve, marking a monumental first for Vulpro and a crucial victory in the fight against extinction for one of Africa’s most threatened birds of prey. This is no ordinary hatching. With only 180 breeding pairs remaining in wild South African populations, every single chick…

High hopes that new Lappet-faced vulture chick can help rebuild species numbers - Animal Survival International

Article written by Morgan Van De Rede Originally published by Eyewitness News, 29 September 2025 On Heritage Day, a new chick hatched for the first time in four years. A newly hatched Lappet-faced vulture is now expected to play a critical role in rebuilding population numbers of the critically endangered species. On Heritage Day, a new chick hatched for the first time in four years. The chick hatched at Vulpro’s captive breeding facility based …