A fossilized vulture feather reveals how volcanic ash can turn fragile tissues into stone with astonishing detail.

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 animals ...

Black vultures have increased in population in the Midwest over the last several decades, causing financial problems for ...

Vultures play a critical role in the environment, cleaning up carcasses and acting as nature’s garbagemen. However, black vultures (Cathartes aura) are unique among New World vultures in that they are ...

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Six endangered vultures are making the Houston Zoo their new home. This is the first time in the Zoo's history to house Old World vultures. The six vultures consist of two ...

The vulture died under what officials described as “unusual” circumstances. Last week, two animal enclosures were tampered with, allowing a clouded leopard to escape. By Jesus Jiménez First, a clouded ...

With a seven-foot wingspan, hooked beak, and intense black stare, Africa's white-backed vulture is an imposing sight. Perhaps it's no surprise that these critically endangered birds of prey have ...

A Black Vulture raised in captivity escaped from the Historic Banning Mills nature show due to an unsecured door. Buzz the Vulture is social, curious, and not aggressive, having participated in ...