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The director general of the Natural Heritage and Biodiversity, Pablo Fernandez and the Environment Councilman of the City of Caravaca, Antonia M ª Álvarez, have been released today two copies of griffon vultures in the midden located in the mountains of Mojantes after being treated at the recovery of wildlife, "The Valley."
Both specimens, weighing about eight pounds, admitted last October that center with symptoms of malnutrition.
One of the vultures was located in Totana by the Civil Guard, while the other was rescued in a particular Sucina.
"It was decided to proceed with the release of both individuals in the Sierra de Mojantes since there already exists a breeding colony and it is a good area for dispersal to nearby colonies in the provinces surrounding" said Pablo Fernández.
According to the General Directorate of Natural Heritage and Biodiversity, the evolution of populations of vultures in the region of Murcia is positive, although the number of copies is still low and its recovery involves establishing a regular source of food.
In 1979 the species was considered extinct in the region of Murcia and began to recover in 1995 with the establishment of a breeding colony in the Sierra de Mojantes, so will be considered a protected species in danger of extinction.
Currently there is this core player and one in the Sierra del Gigante.
Spain has about 17000-18000 distributed couples virtually all the territory, which accounts for 95% of the European population.
Murcia, Almería, León and Barcelona are more recent occupation.
The vulture is a scavenger of great size, with the characteristic tawny plumage, a white feather collar and head and neck were covered in white down, which is typically observed in gliding flights taking advantage of thermals, so that they can travel long distances without flapping wings.
They often live in cut, rocks and other rocky outcrops.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Caravaca de la Cruz
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