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Vultures play a very important role in the balance of ecosystems. They do not hunt for food, but are scavengers, meaning they consume the flesh of animal carcasses, rather than live organisms. By doing this, they keep the environment clean and free of diseases that are caused by the decaying of organisms. These diseases include rabies and anthrax, which have an adverse effect on human and livestock populations. So, if there are no vultures, then the spread of these diseases would be greatly accelerated.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 11y agoIf we didn't have scavengers then we would have a good deal more of animal corpses lying around. Decomposers take care of these corpses, however scavengers eat the majority of the dead animal, making it much easier for the decomposers to, well, decompose!
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What will happen if vultures vanish fully?
The land will be full of dead bodies
Do vultures live in Chicago?
Yes, vultures nest in St. Croix Mississippi.
What other animals eat dead vultures?
Ants would probably eat it, and maybe other vultures would give a peck or two if they are hungry enough...
Are hawks vultures?
No. Hawks are hawks and vultures are vultures.
How many Vultures are in a committee?
There is no specific number of vultures in a committee. A committee of vultures is just a group of vultures.
What animal are vultures?
Vultures are birds
What eats vultures?
A lion or a big cat would eat a vulture
Why do vultures need air and how do they use it?
Vultures need air because they are living organisms just like humans. Without air, they would suffocate and die.
Do vultures eat dead bald eagles?
Well, I would say yes. Vultures eat meat so it is possible for them to eat a dead bald eagle.
What eats dead vultures?
=Other vultures!=
Are there a such thing as white vultures?
no there are no such things as white vultures. there are some that have white and are called white-backed vultures.
How does a condor survive?
They are Vultures, Very Large Vultures.
