Next time you see a vulture picking over a carcass, say 'thank you!'

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A Eurasian griffon feeds on a buffalo carcass at Kaziranga National Park in Assam, India, on March 3, 2024.

Large scavengers like vultures and hyenas do an important job in protecting human health. But studies show these creatures are on the decline, allowing for the emergence of disease.

(Image credit: Anuwar Hazarika/NurPhoto)

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