Livestock officials of Wangdue Phodrang are treating an unclaimed injured calf at Phobjikha Gewog. The calf was reportedly attacked by vultures. According to local leaders in the gewog, there is a risk that this large bird will also attack school-going children. They said the number of vultures in the area has now increased to about 60 from just some 25 a few years ago.
The Phobjikha Mangmi said this is the first time that vultures attacked a living animal in the area. Vultures are known to only feed on dead animals.
He also said there is a growing threat to human lives with the increasing number of feral dogs in the area. He claims that increasing stray cattle and horses in the area is attracting more predators.
Changa Dorji, Wangdue Phodrang
Edited by Sonam
