Radio-tagged white-rumped vulture dies of electrocution in Nilgiris
A radio-tagged white-rumped vulture, part of a reintroduction program, died after being electrocuted by a power line in the Nilgiris. This marks a setback for conservation efforts aimed at restoring the endangered species in South India.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the ongoing challenges of wildlife conservation and the lethal impact of infrastructure on endangered species.
A captive-bred, radio-tagged white-rumped vulture ( Gyps bengalensis ), that was released in the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve (MTR) earlier this year was electrocuted to death on Sunday (June 28, 2026) along the slopes of Ebbanad overlooking the Sigur plateau.
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