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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Conservationists release rehabilitated vultures back into the wild on South African mountain

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.

Two of the Cape Vultures were rescued from the illegal wildlife trade, where the birds' body parts are sought after for potions and charms. One of them had all its feathers removed and the Vulpro vulture conservation group looked after it for nearly a year while they grew back.

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