Ruppell's griffon vulture can be found in the Sahel region of Africa, according to Smithsonian, preferring to hang in mountainous areas unless it's searching for food, in which case it will venture over woodlands and grasslands. Using only its eyesight to find food, a Ruppell's griffon's diet consists solely of carrion, which it will swoop down upon before running with wings spread to sink its beak into flesh. If you're not impressed yet, they have no problem climbing inside carcasses to get a better angle, and natural toxins like anthrax, botulism, and cholera are all easily digestible for it.
Despite their long lifespan of 40 to 50 years, this species is considered critically endangered due to habitat loss and hunting for trade. The bird can grow to be more than three feet tall with an eight foot wingspan, making a popular trophy for hunters. If Ruppell's griffon vulture wants our advice on how to avoid getting plugged by an eager marksman, it's simple: keep flying high.
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