Economics of conserving endangered birds: the case for Gyps vultures in India
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The widespread use of diclofenac, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, in livestock has caused a drastic decline in Gyps vulture populations across South Asia. This loss disrupted scavenging services, leading to a rise in feral dog populations and associated health risks for humans and wildlife, as well as increased public spending to manage livestock carcasses. In response, government-funded carcass-rendering plants have been set up to replace these lost services.
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