Two Cape vultures that were destined for the muti trade were finally released to fly free in the Magaliesberg near Hartbeespoort after a long rehabilitation road at Vulpro in Hartbeespoort.

Vultures intended for the muti-trade fly free again.

According to Tracy Karam of Vulpro, an adult female Cape vulture was rescued a year ago after being illegally captured for the muti trade. “Acting on information received, law enforcement authorities seized the bird and brought her to Vulpro for treatment and rehabilitation. On arrival she was severely dehydrated, emaciated, and had all her wings’ feathers removed. It took nearly a year for her feathers to regrow fully before we could even consider her release,” Karam said.
A second female Cape Vulture was rescued in Limpopo after being illegally captured for the multi trade. “She arrived at Vulpro on 28 December 2024 in critical condition – emaciated, dehydrated, and suffering from a pneumothorax. We were deeply concerned about potential damage to her organs and her overall chances of recovery. After months of intensive care, she has regained full strength and health. Today, she was released to live a free and wild life again.”
Vulpro released five rescued and rehabilitated Cape vultures in the Magaliesberg last week. The other three were rescued after being injured in the wild.