Indian vultures are mainly found in South Asia, including India, Pakistan, and Nepal, and some areas in Southeast Asia.
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Vultures are necessary to keep the environment clean by eating dead animals before they rot, preventing the spread of germs and deadly infections to humans. Their presence helps maintain a safe and clean environment.
The US CDC advises avoiding unnecessary travel to Brazil and Cuba due to the presence of the Oropouche virus.
The study focused on the duration, pattern, and quality of sleep and how these factors affected the brain.
People who stay awake till late at night were found to have better intelligence, reasoning, and memory.
To prevent Sloth fever, avoid contact with mosquitoes and biting midges, and use insect repellent and protective clothing.
Ignoring hearing loss for two to four years can lead to more severe deafness. This has been observed in youth visiting the Neuro-Otology Department at PGI.
Vultures are called “natural cleaners” because they eat meat quickly before it rots, and their stomach acid can destroy harmful substances found in dead animals.
Reducing screen time by three hours per week can have a positive effect on children’s brains.
“Sloth fever” is caused by the Oropouche virus and is formally known as Oropouche virus disease or Oropouche fever.