2026.03.31

Vulture Culture

Human artifacts turn up in ancient scavengers’ nests

A shoe, more than 670 years old, was one of 25 found in the top layers of 12 vulture nesting sites. It is a design that was typically worn for a few days before being repaired or replaced. |Lucia Agudo Perez

A shoe, more than 670 years old, was one of 25 found in the top layers of 12 vulture nesting sites. It is a design that was typically worn for a few days before being repaired or replaced. |Lucia Agudo Perez

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