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Vultures are known to have an important role in controlling the spread of diseases like anthrax and botulism. These bacteria can cause serious infections in humans and other animals, but vultures have evolved a unique immunity to these diseases, allowing them to consume infected carcasses without getting sick.
In areas where anthrax is prevalent, for example, vultures have been observed to remove as much as 90% of infected animal carcasses from the environment, helping to prevent the spread of the disease to other animals and humans.
Unfortunately, the decline of vulture populations in some parts of the world has led to an increase in the incidence of diseases like anthrax, which can have serious consequences for both human and animal health. This underscores the importance of protecting and conserving these important scavengers and their habitats.
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