Black vultures are killing newborn livestock in the Midwest
By A Mystery Man Writer
Last updated 16 Jul 2024
Ranchers across the Midwest are battling black vultures, a federally protected bird that has a reputation for killing newborn livestock. While the birds play a major ecological role, their expanding population is becoming a big nuisance for producers.
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