Lappet-faced vulture is king of the kill

Vulture feeding time might look like a free-for-all, but there are rules at the dinner table. Lappet-faced vultures are usually the most dominant on a kill and other species often rely on the big bill and strength of these impressive birds to tear open a carcass before they can get at the spoils. In this short slo-mo clip, two lappet-faced vultures square off for feeding rights at the head of the table. Sadly, Africa’s vultures are in trouble. The poisoning of poached elephant carcasses means that these birds are dying in huge numbers. Here’s an inside look at what it takes to rehabilitate these truly remarkable animals: Subscribe to Earth Touch now for more amazing nature Earth Touch News Network