I am fascinated by this species of vulture - The Lappet-Faced Vulture is huge,with loosely folded skin and a wing span of 9 feet! 🦅🤩 #endangeredspecies #wildanimals #reillytravers | Reilly Travers

This is a Lappet Faced Vulture and they are very aggressive😳 | Jayprehistoricpets

🦅🖤 The Lappet-Faced Vulture Is One of the Most Powerful and Dominant Birds in Africa 😮✨ #fblifestyle #WildlifeFacts #BirdsOfPrey #NaturePower #DidYouKnow | Ms Alexis Discoveries

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Kassie made history 21 years ago when she became the first lappet-faced vulture hatched at the Detroit Zoo. This endangered species is very difficult to breed in captivity and required great dedication from animal care staff. Throughout the 54-day incubation, Bonnie Van Dam, associate curator of birds and Kassie’s primary caregiver, stayed in close communication with a colleague who specialized in condors. The colleague advised her through a process of using sandpaper on an air cell area of the