long-billed vulture Current Affairs, GK & News

Bangladesh bans all known Vulture-Toxic Drugs

Bangladesh has become the first country that has banned the painkiller ketoprofen. This painkiller is used widely to treat the cattle. But this painkiller is toxic to vultures. Highlights Earlier, veterinary diclofenac was also banned some 10 years ago. This is a landmark move to save the remaining population of globally threatened vultures. Experts says, ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2021

Category: Environment Current Affairs • International Current Affairs

Topics: Bangladesh • Indian Vulture • IUCN Red List • long-billed vulture • Vulture-Toxic Drugs • white-rumped vulture