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Bearded Vulture Nests: Centuries of Human Artifacts Revealed
10/8/2025
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Story summary
- Bearded Vulture nests in southern Spain accumulate human artifacts, forming "natural museums" across centuries.
- Researchers analyzed 12 nests, uncovering 2,483 items: 2,117 bone fragments and 226 anthropogenic objects.
- Notable finds include woven esparto items, leather scraps, and a crossbow bolt dating back hundreds of years.
- The nests inform conservation, guiding habitat protection and reintroduction strategies.
