India’s Bird Population Declines Significantly, Vultures Hit Hardest
India’s bird population, particularly vultures, has significantly declined, with species like the White-rumped Vulture facing a 98% population drop. The Living Planet Report 2024 highlights India’s bird crisis, attributing it to toxic livestock medications like diclofenac, habitat loss, and electrocution from power lines. While India has banned harmful drugs, the vulture population continues to suffer. Meanwhile, there is some positive news: India’s tiger population has increased. However, urbanization, such as Chennai’s wetland loss, further threatens biodiversity. Urgent conservation actions are needed to protect vultures and other wildlife in India.
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