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Vultures and The Jungle Book

Vultures and The Jungle Book

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In this episode of Bird Brain, I’m joined by a special guest, Tom Morath, Deputy Head of Living Collections at The Hawk Conservancy Trust. Together, we dive into the fascinating world of vultures—one of the most misunderstood and critically endangered groups of birds on the planet. We’ll discuss why these incredible scavengers are vital for ecosystems and explore their depiction in popular culture, especially in The Jungle Book.


Plus, we assemble our very own "Winged Avengers"—picking five of the most powerful birds of prey for the ultimate avian superhero team!


Follow the Hawk Conservancy Trust here: @hawkconservancy
Listen to more from Tom: Hawk Conservancy Trust Podcast


If you love birds in pop culture and want to learn about their real-world counterparts, you won’t want to miss this episode of Bird Brain!

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