King
Vulture
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This handsome creature
from the forests of central and South America looks like a bird of prey,
and lives on meat. However, it does not kill its food, but feeds only on
animals that are already lying dead. It circles around on the look-out for
other vultures feeding, then swoops in to grab its share. |
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Vultures do a very
important clean-up job, preventing rotting carcasses from lying around and
spreading disease. |
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Sticking your head
inside a large dead animal is rather a bloody business. The vulture's bald
head and neck are specially adapted to prevent the problem of messed-up
feathers. |
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