Rare vultures reappear in Punjab habitat

Vultures facing the threat of extinction have

begun reappearing in their natural habitats in Punjab, apparently

following conservation efforts by the wildlife department.

According to officials, a large number of Eurasian griffon vultures were observed two days ago in the Toba Tharo Lal area of Yazman in Rahim Yar Khan district.

The sighting has drawn attention from wildlife experts, who described it as a significant development.

The experts said Eurasian griffon vultures are mainly found in the northern mountainous regions of Pakistan, including Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, and parts of Balochistan.

Their presence in Punjab is considered limited and unusual, with sightings in southern areas such as Cholistan often linked to seasonal movement or search for food.