Large raptors in Africa used for bushmeat, study indicates
Friday, July 25, 2014 - 17:00
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.