Madhya Pradesh Vulture Numbers Surge to 12,981 After Near‑Extinction

Madhya Pradesh’s vulture community, which a few years ago was described as teetering on the edge of extinction, has shown a dramatic rebound. Recent wildlife surveys recorded a total of 12,981 vultures across the state, a figure that starkly contrasts with the near‑zero numbers reported earlier. Conservationists and ornithologists view this rise as a clear indicator that protective measures are beginning to bear fruit. The upward trend underscores the importance of continued monitoring and habitat protection to ensure the species does not slip back toward decline.