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Black
vultures are common throughout their range, and
people who consider them pests often kill them.
As scavengers, these birds play a vital role in
the environment by removing animal matter that
could otherwise cause the spread of disease.
Vultures
are also predators, occasionally hunting small
animals. Because vultures have a negative image
in many cultures, public education may be one
of the most helpful conservation tools for preserving
these birds.
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