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Asian King Vulture Conservation and Breeding Centre

  • The world's first Asian King Vulture Conservation and Breeding Centre will be established in Maharajganj, Uttar Pradesh.
  • This centre has been named Jatayu Conservation and Breeding Centre.
  • Its objective is to ensure the good health of these vultures.
  • The Asian King Vulture is also known as the red-headed vulture.
    • These vultures were earlier found all over India.
    • Their numbers have decreased due to the drug diclofenac.
    • Conservation status:
    • In the IUCN Red List: Critically Endangered
    • Wildlife Protection Act, 1972: Schedule 1

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