World's First Asian King Vulture Conservation Centre
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Establishment of the world's first conservation and breeding center for Asian king vultures. |
| Location | Maharajganj district, Uttar Pradesh, India. |
| Name of Centre | Jatayu Conservation and Breeding Centre. |
| Species | Asian king vulture (red-headed vulture). |
| Conservation Status | Critically Endangered (IUCN Red List since 2007); Schedule 1 (WPA, 1972). |
| Reason for Decline | Habitat loss and diclofenac poisoning. |
| Current Population in Centre | 1 male and 1 female; 3 females in the aviary awaiting male counterparts. |
| Aviary Size | 20-feet by 30-feet. |
| Objective | Improve population through breeding and release into natural habitats. |
| Monitoring | 24x7 monitoring of vultures. |
| Future Plan | Release pairs into the wild after successful breeding and egg-laying. |
| Significance | First such center globally for this critically endangered species. |