
Sardinia's griffon vultures were on the brink of extinction at the beginning of 2010.
The population of the birds had been plummeting due to indirect poisoning, including from pesticides and chemicals ingested by animals they fed on.

Sardinia's griffon vultures were on the brink of extinction at the beginning of 2010.
The population of the birds had been plummeting due to indirect poisoning, including from pesticides and chemicals ingested by animals they fed on.