Jhansi, Sept. 6 -- Bundelkhand is very conducive for vultures due to its good ecosystems, resulting in the region hosting half of the total estimated vulture population of the state. These include eight out of the nine species found in the country.

This information was shared by chief conservator of forests, Bundelkhand region, HV Girish, during a day-long workshop on the awareness of vulture conservation on the occasion of the International Day of Vultures.

"Despite the key importance of vultures in the food chain ecosystem, their existence is dwindling drastically due to various technical reasons. Therefore, we organised this workshop to create awareness among department personnel so that they too play an integral part in vulture cons...