Feral dogs ‘a major threat’ to vultures in Thar desert, study finds
Researchers studying the Thar desert reported that feral dogs significantly endanger vultures. At an open dump, vultures fed on carcasses for only half the duration they did in dog‑free enclosures. The reduced feeding time suggests dogs compete for carrion and increase mortality risk for the birds, highlighting a major threat to the region’s vulture populations.