Three endangered Himalayan vultures were discovered dead in a field in Chaygaon in Kamrup district on April 6. While the deaths of three vultures were confirmed, one of them is in serious condition.
Himalayan Vultures Spotted Dead
The deaths of three vultures are thought to have been caused by poisoning, however, the precise cause won’t be known until after the post-mortem.
According to reports, farmers combine pesticides in the corpse of a goat or a cow in order to kill dogs that pose a threat to livestock, but unexpectedly poison vultures as a result.
“In cases as such, a widely used pesticide called furadan is utilised. It is extremely lethal and is used to get rid of pests like insects and rats,” said biologist Sachin Ranade, who oversees the Vulture Conservation Breeding Centre at Rani.
“Although trying to poison the dogs is undoubtedly not the solution, the issue of dogs attacking cattle is complicated. They should get in touch with the local authorities if they want action taken against dogs. Poisoning is not a way of dealing this issue rather it is illegal and harsh,” he continued.
