MANDSAUR, Feb. 20 -- The three-day statewide vulture census for 2025, conducted under the Mandsaur Forest Division, concluded successfully. The census, held from February 17 to 19, was conducted daily between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM in designated forest and revenue areas where vulture populations were observed. Officials, staff members, and volunteers actively participated in the survey, covering high rocky areas near the Chambal River and other identified zones.
During the census, Mandsaur district recorded 728 vultures on the first day, 992 on the second day, and 1,007 on the third day. The count focused exclusively on vultures observed in a resting position.
The survey identified seven vulture species, including the Indian Vulture (Long-bi...