MAGALIESBURG, South Africa — Five vultures that were rescued and rehabilitated by a conservation group have been released back into the wild on a mountain range in South Africa.

Large scavengers like vultures and hyenas do an important job in protecting human health. But studies show these creatures are on the decline, allowing for the emergence of disease.

Vulture feces is not just highly odorous, it is very acidic and corrosive,” with the potential to damage cars, homes, shrubs and flower beds.

Vulture carcasses found on portions of Harford County trail tested for bird flu Part of a hiking trail near Fisherman's Park in Harford County was shut down Tuesday after officials found dead ...

A turkey vulture's stomach acid is extremely acidic, with a pH close to zero, allowing them to eat carcasses infected with diseases like anthrax or rabies without contracting the disease.

Vulture feces is not just highly odorous, it is very acidic and corrosive,” with the potential to damage cars, homes, shrubs and flower beds.

CARLISLE, Pa. — Vultures are known for circling their prey. But in Carlisle, their victims are not just dead animals, but also the neighborhoods and environments of the borough's residents ...