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The bearded vulture (Gypaetus barbatus), also known as the lammergeier and ossifrage, is a very large bird of prey in the monotypic genus Gypaetus. The bearded vulture is the only known vertebrate whose diet consists of 70–90% bone.
Yolyn Am (Mongolian: Ёлын Ам, Lammergeier Valley) [1] is a deep and narrow gorge in the Gurvan Saikhan Mountains of southern Mongolia. The valley is named after the Lammergeier, which is called Yol in Mongolian. The Lammergeier is an Old World vulture, hence the name is often translated to Valley of the Vultures or Valley of the Eagles.
Lammergeier or lammergeyer (German: Lämmergeier, also Bartgeier), the bearded vulture; Lampenflora, autotrophic lifeforms (algae) present in caves associated with permanently installed lighting; Marmorkrebs, the marbled crayfish
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Avifauna species are bearded vulture (lammergeier), endangered griffon vulture, imperial eagle, peregrine falcon, goshawk, and snow cock. [7] Spawning salmon are abundant in the rivers of peninsular Kamchatka on account of enrichment of the region by volcanic ash.
The lammergeier and the golden eagle are common raptors here. The marshes of Ladakh are a breeding ground for many migratory birds. Bird species recorded are: [2] [3] [4]
The lammergeier is a very large bird of prey. It is morphologically similar to depictions of the Huma bird. Although the Huma is a mythical bird, it is attributed to an existing bird of prey, the bearded vulture (Gypaetus barbatus). The species therefore has a sacred connection to mythology, and is revered by many people.
The lammergeier is eradicated from the region except Morocco, where it is considered critically endangered. [11] The most affected species is the Eurasian griffon, [12] though it is apparently common in much of Europe and Asia. Many poisonings in the region are attributed to the use of strychnine, which is heavily regulated by the Moroccan ...