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Protecting Vultures, and an Ancient Religion

In a small green building in a forest clearing in the north Indian state of Haryana, Dr. Vibhu Prakash scans through CCTV images searching for evidence that could eventually help secure the future of an ancient burial rite. He’s looking for signs that the vultures in the closely monitored aviary next door are preparing to breed. For almost three thousand

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