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Topic: Vulture conservation

Vulture conservation efforts aim to restore declining vulture populations in India, which are crucial for traditional Parsi death rituals.

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The podcast episodes provided focus on the ongoing efforts to conserve vulture populations, particularly in India, Nigeria, and Kenya, and the challenges faced in these conservation efforts.

The episodes explore the environmental and economic consequences of the dramatic decline in vulture populations, as well as the cultural and religious implications for communities that have historically relied on vultures for their traditional funeral practices, such as the Parsi community in Mumbai.

The episodes highlight the various factors contributing to the decline of vulture populations, including the use of certain livestock drugs, illegal wildlife trade, and urbanization, and the strategies being employed to address these issues, such as community engagement, environmental education, and policy advocacy.

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