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2019.07.11 10:43 GMT+8

The Himalayan vultures: Bad news

Updated 2019.07.11 10:43 GMT+8
CGTN

Climate change is threatening the survival of the Himalayan vultures living on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau in China.

The scavenger mainly feeds on old carcasses such as dead domestic yaks. But the warmer weather helps the animals live longer, which as a result reduces the food sources for the vultures.

This July, join us to explore the secret lives of the Himalayan vultures living on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.

Today we bring you the third installment of the 16-episode series.

The video is credited to "The Himalayan Vultures" from the CCTV documentary.

Watch more: 

Episode 1: The Himalayan vultures: Snowy land's holy birds

Episode 2: The Himalayan vultures: Bridges between life and death

(Cover image via VCG)

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