Zimbabwe is home to six species of vultures, five of which are critically endangered and at risk of extinction. At Victoria Falls, researchers and wildlife rehabilitators are working to increase populations, and advocates in the cities of Bulawayo and Harare educate farmers and traditional healers on the importance of these birds to healthy ecosystems. Producer ish Mafundikwa takes us on a road trip around the country to explore the issues affecting these often misunderstood and maligned birds.

Related Resources:BirdLife ZimbabweVulture Conservation - Victoria Falls Wildlife TrustSaving Africa’s Vultures - BirdLife InternationalJudge the Vulture Ambassador - Victoria Falls Wildlife TrustThe Race to Save Africa’s Vultures - BBC EarthVideo - Saving Africa’s Vultures in 2020 - BirdLife InternationalConnect with BirdNote on Facebook, Instagram and TwitterSign up to receive BirdNote's weekly newsletter

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Host & Senior Producer: Ari DanielProducer: ish MafundikwaEditor: Caitlin Pierce, Rough Cut CollectiveAudio mix: Rob Byers, Johnny Vince Evans, and Michael Raphael, Final Final V2Theme song and original music: Ian CossAdditional music: Blue Dot SessionsContent Director: Allison WilsonAudio and Video Editor: Sam JohnsonFact-checker and Digital Producer: Conor GearinArtwork: Clint McMillen at Braincloud Design