Ruppell’s Vulture in the hand « Shiv Kapila Photography

Ruppell’s Vulture in the hand

This Ruppell’s Griffon Vulture (Gyps rueppellii) was fitted with a GPS/GSM transmitter. Its progress can be seen on an iPad/Android app called ‘MiSavannah’. All proceeds from this app go towards conservation projects in east Africa. Masai Mara, Kenya.

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