On the first Saturday in September, International Vulture Awareness Day recognizes the dwindling numbers of vultures. It is being celebrated on 04 September for the year 2021.
The day not only raises awareness about vulture numbers, but it educates the public, too. Vultures play an essential role in the ecological health of the environment.
There are 23 species of vultures in 2 geographic groups. The groups include Old World vultures and New World vultures. Vultures from the Old World come from Asia, Africa, and Europe. New World vultures live in North and South America.
These scavengers play a vital role in the food chain. Vultures act as nature’s garbage disposers. When they devour carcasses quickly, vultures keep the environment clean. They also help keep it free of contagious diseases.
International Vulture Awareness Day began in South Africa and the United Kingdom. Together, the Birds of Prey Programme in South Africa and the Hawk Conservatory Trust in England created Vulture Awareness Days. On September 5, 2009, the first International Vulture Awareness Day was observed.
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