Cyprus released griffon vultures into the wild on Wednesday in the latest attempt to boost a once thriving population now critically endangered by poisoning.
The island's largest bird of prey has seen its population fall dramatically in recent decades, either from accidental poisoning or changing farming techniques leaving them short of food.
It is now the smallest in Europe.
What is the biggest threat to vultures in Cyrpus?
Earlier this year, the population suffered a massive loss from poisoning, reducing numbers to just eight, conservationists say.
Spanish vultures released in Cyprus to boost dwindling populations
The island's largest bird of prey has seen its population fall dramatically in recent decades, either from accidental poisoning or changing farming techniques leaving them short of food.
It is now the smallest in Europe.
What is the biggest threat to vultures in Cyrpus?
Earlier this year, the population suffered a massive loss from poisoning, reducing numbers to just eight, conservationists say.
Spanish vultures released in Cyprus to boost dwindling populations