On May 6, in Kruger National Park’s Mahlangeni Section, a poisoned elephant carcass killed 123 vultures, including Whitebacked, Cape, and Hooded Vultures. These birds, nature’s cleanup crew, were tricked into feeding on toxic meat, causing one of South Africa’s largest vulture poisoning crises. Brave conservation teams raced to save survivors, using helicopters, medicine, and a special “vulture ambulance” to fight this deadly attack. Though many vultures died, the rescue showed hope and sparked stronger efforts to protect these vital birds and the wild spaces they keep healthy.
