A vulture named Mindy was rescued by Egyptian NGO Nature Conservation Egypt (NCE) from an illegal raptor market. The rescue is a notable victory for nature conservation efforts considering that she is an endangered Egyptian Vulture. The name ‘Mindy’ was chosen to honor the memory of Mindy Bahaa El-Din, one of the individuals responsible for establishing NCE in 2005. Since then, the NGO has been working on conserving Egypt’s natural heritage, and it is a partner of Birdlife International, a global network striving to protect birds and biodiversity. “The NCE team is always observing the black market for wild animals in Egypt, especially the market for raptors,” says NCE Communication Officer Nouran Tawfik. She adds that the NGO managed to rescue Mindy from local hunters in Aswan with the help of a responsible local hunter aware of the importance of conservation. About the Egyptian Vulture The Egyptian Vulture is the only type of vulture in the world capable of using tools, as it opens eggs by hammering down on them with pebbles. It is also the smallest and only long-distance migratory vulture native to Europe. It can fly up to…
Mindy the Egyptian Vulture Rescued: A Victory for Nature Conservation Efforts
October 14, 2021
