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The world's 23 vulture species, including turkey vultures, black vultures and California condors (which are endangered) here in the U.S., have sharp vision to help them spot carrion from high above.
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Phaedra Trethan, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2025
Their revolting stench attracts flies and other insects that are irresistibly drawn to the smell of carrion.
—Grrlscientist, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
Vultures have an important job to do scavenging carrion, which helps reduce the risk of diseases from spreading in the environment.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2025
The man spotted carrion birds flying overhead, too.
—Francine Uenuma, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Jan. 2025
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Phaedra Trethan, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2025
Their revolting stench attracts flies and other insects that are irresistibly drawn to the smell of carrion.
—Grrlscientist, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
Vultures have an important job to do scavenging carrion, which helps reduce the risk of diseases from spreading in the environment.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2025
The man spotted carrion birds flying overhead, too.
—Francine Uenuma, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Jan. 2025
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“Carrion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carrion. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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