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Himalayan Vulture Recovered and Released After Treatment at Ranthambore Wildlife Hospital
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 13 Nov 2026, 08:31 PM
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A Himalayan vulture found ill and unable to fly in Bhagwatgarh, Sawai Madhopur, was treated at Ranthambore Tiger Reserve's wildlife hospital and has now been released back into the wild.
Veterinarians at the Ranthambore Tiger Reserve wildlife hospital received a Himalayan vulture that had been found in the Bhagwatgarh area of Sawai Madhopur district, Rajasthan, showing signs of illness and unable to sustain flight. The bird was admitted for medical care after local forest officials reported its condition.
The medical team administered supportive treatment, including fluid therapy and nutritional supplements, to address dehydration and weakness. Over a period of several days, the vulture showed steady improvement, regaining strength and the ability to fly.
Having recovered fully, the raptor was released back into its natural habitat near the same region where it was rescued. Conservation officials highlighted the successful rehabilitation as part of ongoing efforts to protect endangered scavenger species in the Ranthambore ecosystem.
The release underscores the importance of wildlife hospitals in Rajasthan, which provide critical care for injured and sick animals, contributing to biodiversity preservation across the state.
The medical team administered supportive treatment, including fluid therapy and nutritional supplements, to address dehydration and weakness. Over a period of several days, the vulture showed steady improvement, regaining strength and the ability to fly.
Having recovered fully, the raptor was released back into its natural habitat near the same region where it was rescued. Conservation officials highlighted the successful rehabilitation as part of ongoing efforts to protect endangered scavenger species in the Ranthambore ecosystem.
The release underscores the importance of wildlife hospitals in Rajasthan, which provide critical care for injured and sick animals, contributing to biodiversity preservation across the state.