Study Finds Feral Dogs Pose Threat to Thar Desert Vultures

A study published in Biological Conservation identified perennially free-ranging dogs as a serious threat to vultures at Thar desert carcass dumpsites.

Researchers observed that vultures spent half as long on carcasses at open dumpsites with dogs compared to dog-free enclosures.

Dog presence also restricted vulture feeding activity primarily to afternoon hours while consuming large amounts of meat.