Study indicates large raptors in Africa used for bushmeat

Thursday, July 24, 2014 - 15:31 in Biology & Nature

Bushmeat, the use of native animal species for food or commercial food sale, has been heavily documented to be a significant factor in the decline of many species of primates and other mammals. However, a new study indicates that more than half of the species being consumed are birds, particularly large birds like raptors and hornbills.

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