July 11, 2019

Location: St. Augustine, St. Augustine Alligator Park

I am a Cape Griffon Vulture
In Africa, one of the largest birds.
I'm also one of the most endangered,
For reasons like migration patterns of game herds.

In addition, I also get poisoned,
Accidentally on ranches and farms.
Because people poison the carcasses
Of their animals that predators harm.

(Note: This is a captive, resident bird at the Alligator Farm.)

Sources: PBS Nature: The Beauty of Ugly - Why is the Cape Griffon Vulture going extinct?

Photo and text © 2018 Dee Fairbanks Simpson