Wayanad vulture survey records 65 birds
A recent survey in Wayanad, Kerala, documented 65 spotted‑knee vultures, the highest count recorded in the region. The study was a joint effort by the Kerala Forest Department, Wayanad Wildlife Division, WWF‑India, and the Hume Centre for Ecology and Wildlife Biology. The data were collected over a three‑month period and will inform future protection measures.