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High above the dramatic cliffs of the Vercors mountains, France is witnessing a powerful symbol of ecological revival. The bearded vulture — an alpine giant once driven to near extinction — is taking flight again, thanks to a bold reintroduction program. As part of a wider European push to restore nature, these captive-bred raptors are reclaiming their place in the skies, renewing hope for a wilder, richer future.
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Pascal Orabi of the League for the Protection of Birds association (LPO) and responsible of the program Life GypíAct; Nicolas Renous from Vercors Regional Natural Park and Life Gyp'Act Project Manager, tends to a baby bearded vulture in the Vercors Regional Natural Park near Treschenu-Creyers. (AFP)
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Nicolas Renous from Vercors Regional Natural Park and Life Gyp'Act Project Manager holds a baby bearded vulture in the Vercors Regional Natural Park near Treschenu-Creyers. (AFP)
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Pascal Orabi holds a baby bearded vulture in the Vercors Regional Natural Park near Treschenu-Creyers. (AFP)
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Pascal Orabi places a baby bearded vulture in a cage before its liberation in the Vercors Regional Natural Park near Treschenu-Creyers. (AFP)
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A baby bearded vulture pictured as it sits inside a cage before its liberation in the Vercors Regional Natural Park near Treschenu-Creyers. (AFP)
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Pascal Orabi and an employee of the Puy du Fou (R) prepare to free baby bearded vultures at a ledge in the Vercors Regional Natural Park near Treschenu-Creyers. (AFP)
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Nicolas Renous (L) carries a cage containing bearded vultures before their liberation at a ledge in the Vercors Regional Natural Park near Treschenu-Creyers. (AFP)
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A bearded vulture pictured flying in the Vercors Regional Natural Park near Treschenu-Creyers. (AFP)
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Bearded vulture photographed as it flies in the Vercors Regional Natural Park near Treschenu-Creyers. (AFP)
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Pascal Orabi (L) holds a baby bearded vulture as he prepares to free baby bearded vultures at a ledge in the Vercors Regional Natural Park near Treschenu-Creyers. (AFP)
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