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Ramadevara Betta Vulture Sanctuary
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A rare and exciting sighting of the Indian Long-Billed Vulture (Gyps indicus) at the Ramadevara Betta Vulture Sanctuary in Karnataka has underscored the success of protected area-based conservation efforts.
Ramadevara Betta Vulture Sanctuary:
- The Sanctuary is located in the Ramadevara Betta Hill Range, Ramanagara, Karnataka.
- It was established in 2012 as India’s first and only vulture sanctuary.
- It was notified as an Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) in 2017 to protect endangered vulture species.
- It is home to three vulture species found in India:
- Indian Long-Billed Vulture (Gyps indicus)
- Egyptian Vulture (Neophron percnopterus)
- White-Backed Vulture (Gyps bengalensis)
Indian Long-Billed Vulture:
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