Lappet faced vultures lead african scavenger hierarchy by tearing open carcasses

Scavengers 🦅

Lappet-faced vultures are Africa’s largest vultures. Often the first to arrive at a carcass, they use their powerful beaks to tear through tough hides, opening the way for smaller scavengers like white-backed and hooded vultures. As nature’s cleanup crew, their role as scavengers is vital — helping prevent the spread of disease and keeping the ecosystem in balance.

Masai Mara - Kenya

National Geographic