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Turkey vultures deter predators by projectile vomiting gastric juices as acidic as battery acid that burns their attacker's skin and eyes.
The turkey vulture was most likely enjoying the sun and warming up. They do this most often in the early morning, when their feathers are damp with dew or from the rain. By spreading their wings ...
The most widespread vulture in North America, the turkey vulture is locally called “buzzard” in many areas.
Turkey vultures roosting on a communications tower in north Bismarck got a special dose of fireworks and light tonight in an effort to drive them away.
Schertz Animal Services officers rescued a turkey vulture whose wings were covered in ice during Thursday's wintry weather. (Schertz Animal Services) SCHERTZ, Texas – It’s not just cute furry ...
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — An animal control officer in Belle Fourche had an unexpected house guest earlier this week. Police said the officer picked up an injured turkey vulture on Tuesday. … ...
Laurie Rott took these photos of a group of adult turkey vultures she spotted in a neighbor’s oak tree in Golden Hills, when ...
It’s common for vultures — specifically the turkey vultures at the lake — to be seen scavenging. Their primary food source is the meat from dead animals.
Alysa Everly, the education manager with the center, explained that turkey vultures, as scavengers, help clean carcasses and animal remains from the environment.
After years of trying to keep turkey vultures from perching on its water towers, the City of Raleigh has found that a stuffed turkey vulture or two will do the trick.
A mild-mannered turkey vulture makes no secret of her crush on a soft-spoken Los Angeles county animal keeper.
Turkey vultures live in a range of habitats, including subtropical forests, shrublands and deserts. They have bald heads so that when they feast on carcasses, blood and guts don't get trapped in ...