Tanahun, Jan. 28 -- The Shishuwa Bhateri area in Byas Municipality of Tanahun district has recently turned into a thriving home for vultures.

In the past few years, several species of vultures have been spotted in the area after Byas Municipality set up a Gaushala, a shelter cum conservation area for stray and ageing cows, on the bank of the Madi river.

The Gaushala was set up five years ago to manage stray quadruped animals. The municipality built the centre to manage the stray cattle that had been damaging crops, disrupting traffic, causing accidents, and littering market areas. Over time, this conservation centre has turned into a sanctuary for vultures.

"Old and diseased cows and other animals often die and this attracts vultures, ...