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The Bearded Vulture

Ben Garrod and Jess French ruffle some feathers and delve inside a colourfully decorated bird of prey, the bearded vulture, in order to understand how its unusual diet.

Ominously called the lamb vulture, there are many myths and misconceptions surrounding the bearded vulture. Flying the mountainous ranges across central Asia and eastern Africa, with a wingspan of almost three meters, the bearded vulture is am impressive Old World vulture. Prof Ben Garrod and Dr Jess French are looking past the beautifully coloured plumage, and delving deep inside to learn what this bird of prey really eats and what keeps its great wings aloft.

Co-Presenters: Ben Garrod and Jess French
Executive Producer: Adrian Washbourne
Producer: Ella Hubber
Editor: Martin Smith
Production Co-ordinator: Jana Bennett-Holesworth

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28 minutes

Last on

Mon 29 Jan 2024 21:00

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  • Tue 23 Jan 2024 11:00
  • Mon 29 Jan 2024 21:00