scienceOct 4, 20256:36pending
Bone Breakers of the Sky: The Bearded Vulture's Bone-Eating Mastery
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Discover how the bearded vulture survives on bones alone. We explore its bone-breaking drop technique, ultra-acid digestion, and iron-dyed plumage, and see how myth and modern conservation intertwine to keep this remarkable specialist thriving.
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